Job Description

The role

We are recruiting for a Stock Management Assistant to join our Logistics team based in Loughborough. This exciting opportunity is a key role within Pet Blood Bank, looking after the stock for all our non-blood items to ensure we have everything we need in the right place at the right time to help save lives. Part of our newly formed Logistics team, you will join the charity at a key period of exciting growth and new opportunity.

Background

Launched in 2007, Pet Blood Bank UK is the only charity that provides a blood bank service for all vets across the UK. As part of our charitable remit, our aim is to advance animal health and welfare and to relieve suffering by providing quick and convenient access to blood. Every unit of blood helps save up to four other lives, saving thousands of lives every year.

Our values

Caring. Pioneering. Real. These are the values Pet Blood Bank UK is built upon. Our values bind us together as a charity and guide everything we do. We expect every team member to know, understand and embody our values, helping to build our reputation as a pioneering, caring and practical charity. Read more about our values.

What you'll do

Maintain accurate stock control of all non-blood items, including consumables, stationery, marketing materials, uniforms, sundries and collection kits, and ensure both the stock on the shelves and stock management system are kept up to date and accurate.

Organise and maintain tidy and clean storage areas

Order all stock as required, maintain quality control checks, and maximise cost efficiencies

Build and maintain excellent relationships with suppliers

Maintain the equipment register and coordinate any repairs and replacements as required

Ensure the kit we need to run our lifesaving blood donation sessions is packed, dispatched, returned, and maintained in a timely manner to ensure the smooth running of all donation sessions across the country

Responsible for organising, maintaining, and dispatching the events kit and other marketing materials

Support the Logistics team and out of hours service as required (holiday/sickness cover)

What we need

We're looking for someone with excellent organisational skills and strong attention to detail who is self-motivated and happy to work independently while maintaining good relationships with other team members and suppliers.

We're looking for someone who has:

Enthusiasm for organisation

Meticulous attention to detail

Assertive

Good record keeping

An understanding of the need to follow Standard Operating Procedures

A strong team working ethos and good customer service skills

Strong IT skills

What's in it for you

In return, we offer full training, competitive salary with pay progression, contributory pension scheme, lifestyle rewards and 30 days annual holidays (pro rata, including bank holidays).

Further details

This is a full-time role, working 37.5 hours per week, based in our Loughborough office. The working pattern is Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm.

To apply for the role, please fill in an application form and email to recruitment@petbloodbankuk.org

An application form can be downloaded from the Pet Blood Bank UK website via the link below:

Before applying, please read our Guidance for Candidates.

A full job description can be requested by contacting recruitment@petbloodbankuk.org

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From 24,570.00 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave Company pension Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Sick pay Store discount
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 15/11/2021
Reference ID: Stock Man Asst July 25