Stock Controller

Stock and Replenishment Manager

Department: Operations

Reporting to: Operations Manager

• 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.

• 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.
• Carry out any reasonable request made by your manager.

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

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

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Address: 36 Churchill Way, Fleckney, Leicestershire, LE8 8UD
, UK