Raw Materials Inventory Lead, B Shift

Branston Potatoes; Bath; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company sick pay

Transport available from the city-cent

Opportunity for overtime and overtime 

Life assurance cover

Critical illness cover

Health and well-being initiatives

Free potatoes

Continuous training

Free onsite parking

Career development opportunities

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Job summary

Branston Potatoes seeks a proactive Raw Materials Stock Controller to manage movement and storage of raw materials across site operations. You will work with Production, Procurement and Warehouse teams to maintain stock integrity, accuracy and compliance with safety and quality standards.

The role involves cycle counts, stock takes, reporting, and supporting audits while promoting HSE and 5S standards. Shift pattern applies, with overtime opportunities and transport benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience in stock control within a manufacturing/food environment
• Proven ability to manage stock accuracy and reporting
• Knowledge of FIFO, safety and quality standards

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate stock records through ERP/WMS systems and physical stock checks
• Monitor raw material usage and reconcile stock variances between system and physical inventory
• Ensure correct storage, labelling, and segregation of materials in line with safety, quality, and FIFO requirements
• Carry out cycle counts and periodic stock takes, investigating discrepancies and implementing corrective actions
• Produce and submit daily, weekly, and monthly inventory reports
• Coordinate with procurement and production teams to maintain appropriate stock levels
• Identify slow-moving, excess, or obsolete materials and recommend appropriate actions
• Monitor secondary materials to ensure opportunities are maximised for designated customers
• Carry out physical quality checks to ensure customers receive "in spec" material
• Promote and maintain HSE compliance and 5S warehouse standards
• Support internal and external audits relating to raw material management

Skills

Leadership

People management

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Communication

Problem solving

Tools

ERP/WMS systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Branston Potatoes seeks a proactive Raw Materials Stock Controller to manage movement and storage of raw materials across site operations. You will work with Production, Procurement and Warehouse teams to maintain stock integrity, accuracy and compliance with safety and quality standards.

The role involves cycle counts, stock takes, reporting, and supporting audits while promoting HSE and 5S standards. Shift pattern applies, with overtime opportunities and transport benefits.