Venesky-Brown’s client, a public sector organisation in Edinburgh/Glasgow, is currently looking to recruit an Data Support Officer for a 12 week contract on a rate of £158.10/day (Inside IR35). This role will be hybrid.  
 
Responsibilities: 
 
– To support and influence the implementation and delivery of strategies in inventory & materials control.  
– To carry out stock takes within areas to support the rollout of Programme. 
– To assist in data collection and stock management. 
– To assist in providing training to staff on the use of handheld barcode scanners. 
– To effectively carry out inventory duties, ensuring that the targets, policies and procedures in terms of stock management and control are adhered to. 
 
Essential Skills: 
 
– Knowledge of inventory management processes and a full understanding of the mechanics of stock management best practices. 
– Good working knowledge of mainstream commercial e-Procurement, Logistics, Finance and associated solutions 
– Skills in data collection, extraction, analysis and dissemination of product and stock management information.    
– Analytical skills 
– Experience of working flexibly with team members and customers across a variety of business settings. 
 
Desirable Skills: 
 
– Evidence of excellent organisation skills and communication skills with both technical and non-technical people 
– Ideally experience as an Inventory / Material Control professional. 
– Pro-actively manage and prioritise own workload.  
– Ability to reassign priorities to meet deadlines in a changing environment 
– Self-motivation and ability to think logically 
 
If you would like to hear more about this opportunity please get in touch.