Goods In Manager

Pickles Recruitment Limited; Manchester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Pickles Recruitment Limited is recruiting an experienced Goods In Manager for a well-established food manufacturing business in Manchester. You will own inbound goods, ensure deliveries are checked and booked in accurately, maintain stock accuracy and traceability, and uphold site food safety standards.

You will lead the goods intake team, coordinate with Procurement, Planning, Production, and QA, manage ERP/SAP systems, conduct quality checks and quarantine non-conforming materials, and drive

Qualifications

• Experience managing or supervising a goods-in, warehouse intake or inbound logistics operation.
• Strong computer skills with ERP or stock management systems.
• Ability to remain organised under pressure and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage all inbound deliveries and goods receipt processes.
• Check deliveries against purchase orders and documentation.
• Ensure accurate stock booking and inventory records using ERP/SAP.
• Investigate discrepancies and non-conformances with suppliers.
• Maintain full batch and material traceability.
• Carry out intake quality checks and documentation reviews.
• Ensure non-conforming materials are quarantined and reported.
• Maintain compliance with BRCGS, HACCP, GMP, allergen controls.
• Lead and develop the Goods Intake team; manage labour planning.

Skills

Goods-in management

ERP/Stock management

Proactive decision making

Organised under pressure

Tools

ERP/SAP

Job description

Salary: up to 35k Working Hours: 9am-5pm or 10am-6pm, with two night shifts per month

The Role

We're recruiting for an experienced Goods In Manager to take ownership of the inbound goods operation at a well-established food manufacturing business. You'll ensure all deliveries are received, checked and booked in accurately, maintaining stock accuracy, product traceability and compliance with site food safety standards. You'll lead the goods intake team, work closely with other departments and keep the operation running efficiently, even when deliveries and deadlines pile up.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all inbound deliveries and goods receipt processes.
• Check deliveries against purchase orders, product specifications and delivery documentation.
• Ensure accurate stock booking and inventory records using ERP/SAP systems.
• Investigate and resolve delivery discrepancies, shortages, damages and supplier non-conformances.
• Maintain full batch and material traceability.
• Carry out intake quality checks, temperature checks and documentation reviews.
• Ensure non-conforming materials are correctly quarantined and reported.
• Maintain compliance with BRCGS, HACCP, GMP, allergen controls and site procedures.
• Support customer, regulatory and third-party audits.
• Lead, coach and develop the Goods Intake team, setting clear expectations and standards.
• Manage labour planning and monitor departmental performance.
• Identify and implement improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy.
• Work closely with Procurement, Planning, Production, Technical, Warehouse and Stock Control teams to investigate and resolve issues.

About You

• Experience managing or supervising a goods-in, warehouse intake or inbound logistics operation.
• Strong computer skills, with experience using ERP or stock management systems.
• A proactive, self-motivated approach and the confidence to make decisions.
• The ability to remain organised and focused under pressure, working to deadlines and managing competing priorities.
• A positive attitude towards change, new processes and continuous improvement.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with colleagues across the business.
• High standards of professionalism, accuracy and personal conduct.
• The physical ability to lift products weighing up to 25kg.
• Experience within food manufacturing or a food-handling environment, particularly with BRCGS, HACCP, GMP, allergen control and batch traceability, would be highly relevant.

Working Hours

Core hours are either 9am-5pm or 10am-6pm. Two night shifts per month are expected. This is a fully site-based position.