Buyer/Stock Controller

Danish Crown UK Ltd.; Bristol; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food company in the UK is looking for a buyer/stock controller to join their commercial team. You will be responsible for market research, stock control, and purchase order management. Ideal candidates should have strong negotiation skills, be IT literate, and have experience with fresh produce. The role includes daily stock taking and fostering supplier relationships.

Qualifications

• Experience in controlling fresh produce is required, preferably with meat knowledge.
• Ability to maintain stock levels effectively.
• Capable of creating and updating price lists.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily stock checks and reconciliations.
• Communicate availability and delivery issues.
• Negotiate prices to keep the business competitive.
• Plan and place weekly purchasing requirements.
• Ensure product quality meets specifications.

Skills

Strong negotiation skills

IT literate

Effective communication

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Tools

Microsoft Office

Accord system

Job description

As buyer/stock controller at Danish Crown you will be a key figure within our commercial team, responsible for industry specific market research, analysing and forecasting customers needs and the creation of purchase orders.

Embracing ownership and control of stock ordered, from the moment the order is placed through to receipt, storage, picking and despatch – every day will be different in the face of evolving challenges and opportunities.

Occupying a key commercial position within the business the candidate should thrive working as part of a team, and be able to communicate confidently with other members of the commercial team and suppliers to plan, problem solve and identify opportunities for growth.

The candidate should be able to work in a structured and efficient manner, being responsible for maintaining stocks at appropriate levels to meet both weekly and seasonal demand, requiring both flexibility and a willingness to adapt to change.

The candidate should be IT literate and competent in the use of all Microsoft Office programs, with responsibility for the production of weekly price lists, simultaneously updating product pricing within our bespoke Accord system and creation of weekly special offer sheet.

Strong negotiation skills are vital, however the candidate must also possess the ability to work closely with key suppliers to build strong long-term partnerships ensuring consistent availability of product.

Responsibilities and attributes

• Daily stock taking and reconciliation to Accord system
• Identification and communication of availability / inbound delivery issues
• Expedition of overdue inbound deliveries
• Creation of weekly price lists, updated to reflect availability
• Identification of products suitable for weekly special offers sheet
• Creation of weekly special offer sheet
• Obtaining product specifications, ensuring inbound product meets agreed specifications
• Dealing with inbound delivery quality assurance issuesArranging product returns to suppliers and associated credits
• Negotiation of prices to ensure business remains competitive in the market
• Planning and placement of weekly purchasing requirements to ensure stock levels meet both weekly and seasonal demand
• Entry of purchase orders into the Accord system and buying schedule
• Promoting sale of short shelf-life items, minimalisation of stock losses
• Self-motivated with an outgoing, yet approachable nature
• Willingness to learn and adapt to change
• Have a hands‑on approach and enjoy working as part of a team
• Ability to identify and solve problems
• Ability to identify opportunities for growth
• Strong negotiation skills and buying experience
• Understanding of warehouse stock control (FIFO), daily stock taking etc
• IT literate, competent in the use of all Microsoft Office programs
• Strong communication skills

Experience Required

• Meat knowledge is preferable, but must have experience in controlling fresh produce