Job Description

Brook Street (UK) Limited is delighted to be working with our Food Manufacturing client in Dungannon to recruit a Stock Controller/ Buyer.

Job Role
* Purchase goods/materials in line with specified cost/quality and delivery targets
* Ensure continuous supply of goods and materials & escalate problems which may impact on business manufacturing
* Research and evaluate the opportunities to reduce cost where possible
* Stock management and target a reduction in inventory levels by monitoring usage/ promotional activity on a weekly basis
* Control stock levels with key suppliers using stock & forecast methods
* Liaise with Sales/Planning/Technical/NPD & Production on existing/new production launches
* Review and oversee onsite and off-site stock takes - stock level / stock takes / stock valuations
* Monitor stock valuations on a monthly basis
* Co-ordinate with Primal storage on frozen stock / deliveries
* Ensure stock management review - highlighting slow moving and obsolete stock
* Identify opportunities to sell redundant/obsolete stocks
* Plan scheduled delivery call offs in conjunction with stores functions
* Explore alternative sources for goods/materials
* Monitor Supplier performance
* Improve supplier lead times
* Assist with invoice queries
* Assist with supplier approval
* Support continuous improvements

Requirements

* Business studies degree or qualified by experience essential
* Ideally a work knowledge of an FMCG specially food manufacturing environment
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
* Strong IT skill particularly Microsoft Excel & ERP knowledge
* Strong ability to prioritise tasks and to work under pressure
* Ability to use one`s own initiative
* Ability to work as part of a team and individual
* Possess excellent attention to detail, problem solving and organisational skills

If interested please send your CV via the apply link