Inventory / Supply Specialists

An Inventory or Supply Specialist specializes in tracking and managing inventory and supplies to improve production or distribution at a company or organization. Manages purchase orders, or distribution of materials between different centres of a large company.

About this Career

Average Salary

£27,237

New workers start at around £18,092. Normal pay is £27,237 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to £39,612

Annual Openings

100

Job counts include both employed and self-employed persons in London, and do not distinguish between full and part-time jobs

Daily Tasks

  • Maintains records regarding the movement and location of freight, containers and staff.
  • Obtains customs clearance and processes import and export documentation necessary for the movement of goods between countries.
  • Monitors tachograph readings and maintains records of hours worked and distance travelled by drivers.
  • Formulates delivery loads, vehicle schedules and routes to be followed by delivery staff.
  • Processes customer orders and forwards requisition documentation to storage and distribution personnel.

Skills Employers are looking for

Skills Importance
Critical Thinking 59%
Monitoring 59%
Speaking 58%
Learning Strategies 58%
Reading Comprehension 57%
Writing 57%
Active Listening 56%
Active Learning 49%
Mathematics 46%
Science 1%

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