Job Description

Ford & Stanley are looking for motivated, versatile individual with strong IT and MS Excel skills, who are keen to pursue a position within supply chain and warehousing. 

The Opportunity

We are looking for someone who can operate and update MS Excel systems, ensuring data is generated and pulled effectively. As well as being able to quickly pick up and learn new IT systems (this is a bespoke system, so will likely be new to anyone who joins). 

You will also be required to handle stock and ensure stock is moved and put away effectively. 

Location: Longsight, Manchester

Role and Responsibilities:

• Pull reports and data from MS Excel with ease.
• Excel-Based Stock Analysis: Utilize advanced Excel functions (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, INDEX/MATCH, conditional formatting, and data visualization) to track trends, optimize stock usage, and generate reports.
• Process all goods inwards and outwards both manual handling of goods and updating
• Maintain material logs, system updates and documentation, providing quality and accurate information
• Participate in periodical stocktaking of materials & support the Stores and Logistics team with stock levels managing materials transactions, material planning and any other project activities 
• Process Improvement: Analyze stock trends, recommend enhancements, and implement solutions to reduce waste and improve efficiency.

Essentials

• Proven MS Excel skills 
• Able to use MRP/ERP systems 
• Previous experience of working within a warehouse, moving stock around 
• Computer Literate (strong IT skills are a must)
• Versatile
• Adaptable

Desirable

• Experience working in a warehouse environment
• Experience of ERP or MRP systems.

Shift Pattern/ Hours

Monday – Friday - 40 hours per week 
 

Other information: A pre-employment Drugs & Alcohol test and Medical must be passed prior to start.

Likely Job Titles: Graduate, Buyer, Logistics Assistant, Purchaser, Purchasing Assistant, Warehouse Operative, Materials Planner, Material Planning 

Ford & Stanley Ltd is committed to a policy of equal opportunities for all opportunity seekers. We shall  and will review on an on-going basis all aspects of recruitment to avoid unlawful or undesirable discrimination. We will treat everyone equally irrespective sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, age, disability, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief or political beliefs and we place an obligation upon all staff to respect and act in accordance with the policy.