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Stock / Inventory Controller

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
Posted 12 hours ago, valid for 5 days
Location

Kingston Upon Thames, Surrey KT2 7NH

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The company, with a strong heritage in the food industry, is seeking a candidate for a key role in stock replenishment and rotation planning.
  • Candidates should have experience in a similar position, including order placement and supplier liaison, with a focus on timely delivery.
  • Strong Excel skills and the ability to manage large datasets are essential, while experience in inventory or stock planning is advantageous.
  • The role offers competitive remuneration, hybrid working options, and opportunities for career development.
  • A degree is beneficial but not required, and experience in the Food or FMCG sector is preferred, with a salary commensurate with experience.

Your new company

With a proud heritage and a long track record of success, this is a business that has a clear purpose which has served it well. They have developed a number of food brands that generate significant sales in the UK and globally.

Your new role

In this key position, you will work collaboratively with the Supply Chain and Operations Teams, and take responsibility for the daily / weekly planning of stock replenishment and stock rotation.

What you'll need to succeed

You will have experience working in a similar position, placing orders and liaising with Suppliers to track / expedite, to ensure that they are delivered within the agreed timeframes. You will collaborate with offsite warehousing partners to ensure they are booking in goods according to correct procedure, enabling stock to be live and available in a timely manner. You will also work with warehousing partners to identify any quality or quantity discrepancies, and work with suppliers to resolve, escalating if necessary. Any experience of Inventory / Stock planning is an advantage as you will work with the leadership team on seasonal / yearly planning. You will have strong Excel skills (including Pivot Tables, Vlookup and similar), be numerate and comfortable working with large datasets. You will be well-organised and able to juggle multiple priorities in a dynamic planning environment. A degree is useful but not essential. Experience in Food / FMCG sector is a definite advantage.

What you'll get in return

Competitive remuneration to suit experience, hybrid working (3 in office, 2 WFH) and flexible / core hours policy, pension, product discounts and much more. There are also opportunities for ongoing career development.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

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