Stock Control/Procurement Manager

Thorn Baker Industrial Recruitment are looking for an experienced Stock Control / Procurement Manager for a leading Leicestershire based food manufacturer

This is a permanent position direct with our client

PLEASE NOTE: This is not a solely Warehouse based Stock Control position - it will be office based and you will be contacting suppliers directly

• 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.

• Their stock systems currently use excel spreadsheets so it will be updating and maintaining various records
• 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.
• 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.
• Manage and develop supplier relationships, evaluate supplier pricing and negotiations.
• 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.

The hours of work are Monday to Friday 8am-5pm

Salary is between £35-37k depending on experience

• Proven experience working as a stock controller, inventory manager or similar role.
• This is not a warehouse role - they are looking for somebody with ability to do stock control from a replenishment/procurement perspective
• Experience in stock control using excel spreadsheets - things can be developed long term but for now - this is this is the system
• Pro-active approach
• Strong analytical skills
• Good communication and negotiation skills
• Proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications

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