Stock Controller

Cranswick Country Foods; Preston; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Pension scheme

Cycle to work

Free parking

Discounted products

Wellbeing platform

Hapi discounts

Job summary

Cranswick Country Foods is seeking a Stock Controller for the Preston site, working Monday to Friday nights, 20:30–05:00, 40 hours per week. You will ensure smooth despatch through accurate stock control and paperwork, liaising with despatch supervisors to meet daily orders and improve stock processes.

You will maintain stock records, rotate stock, assist despatch teams, and support continuous improvement while adhering to food safety standards and company procedures.

Qualifications

• Experience in stock control and despatch processes.
• Strong organizational skills and accuracy with paperwork.
• Awareness of food safety, quality and H&S standards.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with Despatch Supervisors on daily requirements and shortages.
• Maintain shorts sheet and stock records accurately.
• Use stock control systems to manage inventory and rotation.
• Support despatch teams to meet delivery targets.
• Contribute to KPIs for quality and customer service.

Skills

Stock management

Organizational skills

Communication

Continuous improvement

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Our Preston site is growing! We are on the look out for a Stock Controller to become an integral part of our team! You would be responsible for ensuring the smooth running of despatch between shifts through the accurate control of stocks and associated paperwork. Main duties include (but not limited to):

• Liaise with Despatch Supervisors regarding customer daily requirements and shorts to enable the fulfilment of all orders
• Ensure the shorts sheet is correctly completed and maintained in a timely manner
• Ensure the relevant stock control systems are maintained accurately and in a timely manner
• Keep the Retail area full and the Loading bay/Marshall area clean and tidy at all times
• Conduct accurate daily stocks when required
• Inform the relevant Supervisors of any stock discrepancies without delay
• Ensure accurate and complete stock records are collated and maintained at all times
• Rotate stock in the Marshall Area and Retail chiller in accordance to the correct rotation patterns and procedures
• Assist the despatch teams in any areas requiring assistance in order to meet delivery targets
• Complete any reasonable requests made of you by management
• Liaise with colleagues in other departments to ensure the throughput of all products in a timely and efficient manner
• Contribute to KPIs in quality, health, safety and environment, yields and customer service
• Highlight areas of improvement
• Assume responsibility for the management of activities which ensure food safety, integrity, legality and quality
• Computer skills (Microsoft Office)
• Understanding of continuous improvement tools and techniques
• Awareness of customer standards
• Good organizational skills

Cranswick is a leading UK food producer with revenue of over £2 Billion. We produce and supply premium food to high profile UK grocery retailers, the food service sector and other UK and global customers. Now with 22 sites nationwide, Cranswick are dedicated to growing and developing our team.

Monday-Friday Nights, 20:30-05:00

40 Hrs a week,

• Excellent and competitive rates of pay
• Strong commitment to progression and personal development through department specific training matrix. This will include machine specific training and upskilling.
• Profit sharing through discounted share scheme
• Hassle free auto-enrolment into company pension scheme including enhanced contribution options
• Access to the Cranswick Package which includes Cycle to Work Scheme, Free Parking, Discounted products, 'Feed your Wellbeing' platform, 'Hapi' discounts app.