Job Description:

Baltic Recruitment are currently recruiting for a Permanent Stock and Pricing Analyst to work for a highly reputable client based in Hartlepool. Reporting to the Regional Supply Chain Manager, the role entails taking the current stock & contract position against market price to evaluate the potential risk and opportunities.

Fully funded study support will be offered after successful completion of Probationary Period.

Stock and Pricing Analyst Main Duties & Responsibilities:

• Stock Reconciliations for multiple locations
• Preparatory work for ISO 9001, 14001 & 45001 audits
• Month End processes reconcile stock lines against ledger postings
• Make commercial recommendations regarding pricing based on information available
• Coordinate fuel supply from terminals and refineries to depots and end customers utilising all contract and spot purchase options to maximise savings
• Work closely with transport teams and third party hauliers to manager delivery schedules and resolve logistic issues
• Producing Management Information reports as required
• Provide cover for Billing Specialist role as and when required
• Manage pricing sheets including monitoring orders placed against available stock
• Risk Management - Identify potential risks and opportunities within the stock position. Produce a reporting mechanism and ensure risks are mitigated and opportunities maximised by forward buying, hedging and discounting or adding to purchase price
• Contract Management - Ensure supply contracts are being utilised in line with contract terms and variances are identified and reported to senior management
• Stock reconciliations - Reconciling book to physical stock daily and problem solve when they do not match
• Procurement - Ensure all buying is done economically by managing contracts and spot opportunities efficiently
• Supplier Relationship Management - Develop a mutually beneficial relationship with supply partners through regular communication and optimizing processes to ensure suppliers meet performance, quality and cost standards
• PL Reconciliation - Deal with Purchase Ledger queries ensure ledger is clean and all accruals and pre payments are recorded for the management accounts
• Internal checking/auditing - Periodically check supplier documentation ensure approved supplier's lists are maintained in accordance with ISO standards
• ISO 9001/14001/45001 - Ensure company is fully compliant with IS0 9001/14001/45001 standards, perform internal audits and manage external audit

Stock and Pricing Analyst Applicants:

Personal Qualities:

• High level of numeracy accuracy, high level of detail, ability to work in fast paced environment and prioritise work-load accordingly, adaptability, self-motivation, problem solving
• Highly numerate & analytical able to evaluate costs
• Commercially minded ability to think on their feet and propose multiple solutions to problems and pivot depending on the situation

• Phlegmatic ability to remain calm in a pressurised environment
• Negotiation skills
• Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills

Qualifications & Experience:

• CIPS Level 3 or above/AAT level 4 or above or equivalent professional qualification is desirable
• Experience in a supply/stock management role is preferable but not essential

Company Benefits:

• Salary is £30,000
• 25 Days Holiday + Statutory Bank Holidays
• Fully funded Study Support offered after successful completion of Probationary Period

Working Monday to Friday, 8.30am until 5.30pm (1 hour for lunch).