Job description

Market Leading Food Business now looking to recruit...

BASED NEAR FLECKNEY, LEICESTERSHIRE

ROLE

Main Purpose:

Managing all raw material and packaging stocks.
Optimise raw material inventory levels
Ensure all raw materials and packaging meet the required food safety standard.
Support NPD in sourcing new raw materials.
Manage and develop supplier relationships.
Control company spend on raw materials within set targets.

Reporting into the Operations Manager, main responsibilities will include:

Maintain and improve the raw material forecast.
Optimise raw material inventory levels (ensure availability for production, without overstocking).
Check stock levels regularly and address inventory discrepancies.
Place orders to replenish stocks.
Compare items received and invoices against items ordered and pricing.
Manage and develop supplier relationships, evaluate supplier pricing and negotiations.
Work with the Production team to ensure materials are available to deliver the production plan.
Work with the Technical team to ensure all raw materials and packaging are purchased from approved suppliers in accordance with relevant food safety legislation.
Liaise with the NPD team in relation to introducing new raw materials and products.
Maintain records of pricing, purchases and other relevant information.
Monthly reporting of performance versus KPIs.
Continuous improvement projects.

Key Results/Objectives:

Stock holding
Obsolete stock levels
Supplier compliance
OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness)

CANDIDATE

Proven experience working as a stock controller, inventory manager or similar role.
Ability to improve systems
Pro-active approach
Strong analytical skills
Good communication and negotiation skills
Proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications

Working Mon-Fri 5 Days a week on site

8am- 5pm although option to work 7am- 4pm if preferable

20 days Holidays + 8 stats

Pension 3% Employer, 5% Employee

If you are interested in this position then please forward a copy of your most up to date CV to andrew@drnewitt.com or contact Andrew Donaldson on 0131 226 5060.