Supply Chain Operations Specialist (Part-time)

Supply Chain Operations Specialist (Part-time)

Location: Newbury HQ + (Hybrid Working*)
Salary: Excellent basic salary plus bonus and Vodafone benefits
Hours: Part time (25 hrs a week, Monday to Friday, 9:30am-2:30pm)

*Hybrid

At Vodafone UK we believe that through collaboration and connection we can achieve great things. Our blended working approach allows our people to work both in the office and at home, providing the flexibility and resources you need to succeed in your role. Our “Office in a Box” home working kit will provide you with everything you need, no matter where you are.

Who We Are

We're a global technology communications company that empowers people and businesses to stay connected and thrive in a digital world. With a focus on innovation, sustainability and earning customer loyalty, we leverage cutting-edge technology to offer products and services that enhance communication and improve lives.

At Vodafone UK, diversity isn't just a buzzword, it is core to who we are as a company. We're proud to be certified as a Great Place to Work and are committed to driving inclusion for all; creating a workplace that is fully representative of the communities and customers we serve.

What you'll do

The Supply Chain Operations Specialist will be responsible for Purchase Order management, Supply Planning & Inventory Management of refurbished devices.

Key accountabilities and decision ownership:

• Responsible for raising, amending and cancelation of purchase orders on time.
• Manage supplier invoice query resolution for VF UK and VF Group (VOCH).
• Build strong and productive working relationships with Supply Planners, VF Group, and Refurbished Team.
• Responsible for intake planning and inventory management for Refurbished Devices.
• Input to S&OP meetings for refurbished category.
• Additional ad hoc tasks as directed by your line manager.

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Who you are

We are looking for:
• Experience in Supply Chain ERP purchasing.
• Experience of Inventory Management.
• Good understanding of Supply Chain Management and best practise principles.
• Good understanding of mobile communications and associated products.
• Ability to problem solve & build strong relationships.
• Analytical Mind-set – manage large data buckets of information and ability to communicate business implications from complex data.
• Good MS Office & Excel knowledge.
• Experience of SAP & Oracle or similar professional purchasing/inventory system.
• Professional standard of verbal and written communication.

What we offer

We believe that taking care of our employees is the key to their success. That is why we offer an excellent remuneration and bonus package with up to 28 days holiday entitlement, in addition to bank holidays and paid leave for charity projects. We offer an extensive benefits package that can be tailored to suit you and your family, including employee discounts, retail vouchers, pension plan and share schemes. We take pride in our commitment to supporting you at every stage of your career by providing top of the range learning and development tools, market leading parental leave policies and an innovative Reconnect programme for people who have taken a career break.

Together we can

Vodafone UK are regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and all offers of employment for this role are subject to background checks, including criminal (DBS) and financial checks to meet the regulators standards.

If you require any reasonable adjustments or have an accessibility request as part of your recruitment journey, for example, extended time or breaks in between online assessments, a sign language interpreter, or assistive technology, please refer to the Accessibility section of our Careers website (https://careers.vodafone.com/uk/applying-to-vodafone/) for guidance.