Stock Controller

**Who are we?**

Newmedica are one of the leading providers of NHS ophthalmology services in England, providing outpatients appointments, diagnostic testing and eye surgery. We aim to change lives through better sight and eye health.

We care for more than 225,000 NHS and private patients a year in over 26 locations and we’re growing.

**Role overview**

We are looking for a Stock Controller to join our new Hampshire site in Whiteley. This will be full time role, working 40 hours over 5 days per week, including weekends on a rota basis.

Reporting to the Lead Theatre Practitioner, your role will to be ensure that the service is supplied with stock. This will include monitoring and controlling stock levels as well as processing stock through the system. You will be involved in assisting forecasting supply and demand to prevent overstocking and running out of stock. While stock control will be your primary responsibility, you will also be expected to provide support to the administrative team when required.

You will enjoy working in a process driven environment, where with good organisational skills and the ability to communicate effectively, you will flourish.

**What skills and experience do I need?**
- Previous experience in stock control
- Knowledge of inventory management principles and best practices
- Excellent computer skills and the ability to learn new stock management systems
- An understanding of manual handling best practices
- Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
- A good team player - happy to jump in and support others when required

**What we’re offering**
- A salary of £22,672
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- A company pension scheme
- Access to a range of benefits including free eye tests, discounted or free glasses, a free 24/7 well-being/counselling/advice service and a retail/technology discount scheme.
- An environment where your learning and development is supported through a range of various learning tools and courses.
- Working with a friendly multi-disciplinary team passionate about improving the lives of our patients
- A bright, spacious and modern working environment, built to the highest standards