Stock and Demand Manager

Stock & Demand Manager

Location: Woking

Working Pattern: Hybrid - 3 days office / 2 days working from home

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Robert Half is delighted to be partnering with PAX Technology Europe on a newly created Stock & Demand Manager opportunity. This is an exciting opportunity for an organised and proactive individual to take ownership of stock and demand planning across the business, working closely with procurement, delivery operations, suppliers and logistics partners.

The Company

PAX Technology is a global provider of electronic payment solutions, supporting businesses with payment technology and associated services.

The European operation works closely with customers, suppliers and logistics partners to ensure products are procured, delivered and available to meet customer demand.

This newly created position provides an opportunity to join the business at an important stage of its development and take ownership of a key area currently managed by senior leadership.

The Role

As Stock & Demand Manager, you will act as the key link between customer demand and procurement, ensuring stock is proactively planned and effectively managed across the UK and European operation.

Reporting directly to the COO, you will work closely with the Procurement Operations Manager and Delivery Operations Manager. You will also liaise with the company's supplier in China and third-party logistics providers across the UK and Netherlands.

This is a highly time-sensitive and detail-focused role where strong organisation, accuracy and proactive planning will be essential to your success.

Key Responsibilities

Act as the link between customer demand and procurement.

Plan shipments from China based on customer requirements and stock demand.

Proactively plan stock replenishment to ensure appropriate inventory levels.

Provide regular updates to the Delivery Operations team regarding lead times and expected delivery dates.

Lead weekly calls with the company's supplier in China.

Liaise with 3PL warehouse partners across the UK and Netherlands.

Conduct monthly stock checks and reconciliations across all PAX warehouses.

Manage annual audited stocktakes across the UK and Netherlands, including stock adjustments.

Monitor stock ageing and identify slow-moving inventory.

Support basic product management activities, including ordering samples and confirming product specifications.

Manage environmental obligations, including registrations and quarterly submissions.

Review and benchmark freight forwarder performance.

Support Finance with the reconciliation of GDNI/GRNI.

Identify potential supply and stock issues proactively and work with relevant stakeholders to resolve them.

Maintain accurate stock and demand information to support effective business planning.

About You

We are looking for an individual who is highly organised, proactive and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment where accuracy and timing are critical.

The following skills are essential:

Excellent Excel skills with the ability to work confidently with detailed data and reporting.

Exceptional attention to detail, particularly when managing stock, shipments, reconciliations and delivery timelines.

A proactive approach, with the ability to identify potential issues and take ownership of resolving them.

You will ideally also bring:

Experience within stock management, inventory, demand planning, supply chain, procurement or logistics.

Experience working with overseas suppliers and/or 3PL providers.

Strong planning and organisational skills.

Excellent communication skills and the ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

The ability to manage multiple priorities and work to tight deadlines.

A strong sense of ownership and accountability.

Experience using ERP, inventory or stock management systems would be advantageous.

What's on offer?

Competitive salary of £35,000 - £45,000.

Full-time, permanent position.

Hybrid working - 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home following the initial training period.

Flexibility to agree additional home-working when appropriate or increase office attendance when required by the business.

Opportunity to take ownership of a newly created position.

Direct exposure to senior leadership and key operational stakeholders.

Opportunity to establish and improve stock and demand management processes across the business.

Why Join?

This is a newly created position offering genuine ownership and the opportunity to make a significant impact within the business.

You will take responsibility for a broad range of stock, demand, supply and logistics activities, working directly with senior leadership as well as suppliers and logistics partners across the UK, Netherlands and China.

For someone who enjoys working with data, solving problems and taking ownership, this role provides the opportunity to build and develop an important function within a growing organisation.

If you're looking for a varied role where you can combine excellent Excel skills, attention to detail and proactive supply and stock management, we'd love to hear from you.

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