Good In Operative

Goods In Operative - Warehouse Assistant - £30,000 per annum

Full time Site based in Enfield Lock

Monday to Friday 7am to 5pm - Alternative Saturdays 8am to 11am

Responsible for checking incoming goods, booking stock accurately into Sage 200 and keeping stock locations and supporting records up to date, so goods are available for storage or customer orders without unnecessary delay.

• Check incoming deliveries against purchase orders and delivery notes, physically confirming product codes, quantities and condition before booking stock in.
• Record and promptly report shortages, excess quantities, incorrect items and damage to Procurement and the Assistant Warehouse Manager, following discrepancies through to resolution.
• Book goods received accurately and promptly into Sage against the correct purchase order, recording actual quantities received and avoiding duplicate entries.
• Work with the warehouse team to ensure goods are put away in the correct storage locations and update Sage where stock is placed outside its default location.
• Identify goods required for outstanding customer orders, notify Sales and arrange for these to be placed in the loading area with the appropriate delivery paperwork.
• Check stock received from other depots against transfer records, process receipt in line with the agreed procedure and ensure discrepancies are raised and system records corrected promptly.
• Check customer returns against the returns note and inspect their condition. Book approved, saleable goods back into stock and keep damaged or unsuitable items separate for review.
• Pass returns paperwork to Accounts and Sales so any credit or order amendment can be processed.
• Process purchase order receipts for direct deliveries when delivery is confirmed through the agreed paperwork, liaising with Procurement over missing information.
• Keep delivery notes, goods received records and other supporting paperwork complete, organised and available for queries.
• Assist with stock counts and investigate stock or location discrepancies, escalating unresolved issues to the Assistant Warehouse Manager.
• Keep the goods in area tidy and safe, follow company handling procedures and support other warehouse and administrative duties as reasonably required.

Essential Skills and Qualities:

• Previous experience in a warehouse, goods in or stock handling role.
• Strong attention to detail and confidence checking product codes, counting goods and recording quantities accurately.
• Good IT and data entry skills, with the ability to learn and use stock control systems.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise deliveries and urgent stock

requirements.

• Clear communication skills and the ability to work effectively with Warehouse, Sales, Procurement and Transport colleagues.
• A reliable, practical approach, with the confidence to raise discrepancies and follow agreed procedures.
• An understanding of safe working practices in a warehouse environment