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Henderson Brown Recruitment
Posted 10 days ago, valid for 4 days
Ashford, Kent TN26 1NN
£40,000 per annum
Full Time
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Sonic Summary
- The position of Stocks Operations Manager for Fresh Produce is located in Kent and is initially onsite Monday to Friday with hybrid flexibility after six months.
- The role offers a salary of £40,000 plus a guaranteed bonus of over £3,000 and private healthcare benefits.
- Candidates should have experience in fresh produce or a similarly fast-paced sector, with strong ERP knowledge, particularly in Prophet.
- Key responsibilities include managing stock movement, handling purchase and sales orders, and leading daily calls with the global team.
- This full-time, permanent role requires excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure.
Location: Kent, initially onsite Monday to Friday - after 6 months, 2 days hybrid flexibility
Salary: 40,000 + Guaranteed Bonus + Private HC
Type: Full-time, Permanent
We're working with a leading name in the fresh produce industry looking to appoint a Stocks Operations Manager to oversee key areas of stock, planning, and operational control across major retail accounts.
This is a hands-on, high-responsibility role where you'll be right at the heart of operations - keeping things running smoothly from planning through to packing and logistics.
What You'll Be Doing:
* Handling purchase and sales order entry for key customers
* Managing key trackers - stock movement, programme, and packing
* Leading daily calls with the Global team to align on stock and orders
* Booking transport in line with packing and dispatch schedules
* Supporting packhouse planning and coordination
* Processing invoices and account sales
* Managing and communicating claims via ERP (Prophet)
* Approving and forwarding debit notes to the accounts team
* Participating in team meetings and contributing to planning
What We're Looking For:
* Strong ERP knowledge - Prophet experience is a a requirement
* Experience in fresh produce or a similarly fast-paced sector
* Excellent organisational skills with high attention to detail
* Good communicator and stakeholder manager
* Calm under pressure and able to juggle multiple priorities
Package & Benefits:
* Salary of up to 40,000
* Guaranteed bonus of over 3,000
* Private healthcare
* 25 days holiday + bank holidays
* Flexibility to work 2 days from home after 6 months
* Start-finish 9-5pm but can be flexible 30-60minutes either side
Why Join?
This is a great opportunity to join a market leader where your contribution will make a real impact. You'll be working with a collaborative and experienced team, with strong backing from senior leadership and a chance to grow within the business.
