Stock Controller

D R Newitt; Taunton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food and beverage company in Taunton is seeking a Stock Controller to assist in managing purchasing and stock control in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will need strong communication skills and proficiency in Excel, including advanced functionalities. This is a full-time, permanent position with opportunities for personal development in the luxury food and drink sector.

Qualifications

• The candidate must have strong communication skills both internally and externally.
• Proficiency in Excel is essential, including advanced functions like VLOOKUP and pivot tables.
• The role requires accuracy and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Assist in management of purchasing and stock control.
• Place daily orders according to the agreed order schedule.
• Maintain stock and pricing reports while working closely with suppliers.

Skills

Strong communicator

Intermediate Excel abilities

Ability to control process

Structured and disciplined

Proficient with IT systems

Tools

Orderwise

Freshdesk

Microsoft 365 Platform

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Title: Stock Controller

Location: Taunton

Salary: £30-35k depending on experience

Industry: High end food & beverage

Essentials: Strong communicator, intermediate EXCEL abilities

Job Description:

Overview of the role

The successful candidate will assist in the management of purchasing and stock control in a very fast paced department. Dealing in high end food and beverage products, the role demands constant focus on our desired high service level.

The role will focus predominantly on purchasing and inventory assistance, but will also include key business areas such as fulfilment and operations. It is a superb opportunity to really develop an integral position in the ever changing luxury food and drink industry.

Core Responsibilities:

This company uses a bespoke inventory system, the system manages our stock control and is pivotal in the Purchasing Department. A complete understanding of the purchasing section is a core function of the role, following an in‑depth training period.

*Please note this role demands high focus and consistent level of daily transactions.

• Placing daily orders in line with the agreed order schedule
• Reviewing stock levels and providing forecasts to help ensure the correct levels of stock are being ordered and maintained
• Maintaining purchasing, stock and pricing reports
• Working closely with the Purchasing Director on supplier relationships
• Maintaining Purchasing Inbox and Tickets
• Corresponding with Producers who wish to be represented by the company
• Chasing delivery dates for overdue supplier purchase orders and updating the system with due dates

The Right Individual

We are looking for a passionate, adaptable, driven person and wants to develop the role and themselves in a fast‑growing business.

• You must have the ability to control process, so be structured and disciplined.
• Strong communication skills, internally and externally to customers and suppliers.
• You must be proficient with basic IT systems and be easily able to learn new software and applications.
• You will be comfortable using excel being able to perform/execute advanced calculations, VLOOKUP, pivot tables etc.
• Accurate and detailed – stock is cash and a key element of our customer experience. The ability to think and adapt will be key to maintaining our high service level.
• Being part of a team who is growing will require the individual to be agile, flexible and committed, therefore in some instances taking on additional responsibilities to get the job done.

Operating Platform & Standards

You will need to become proficient and then work to ensure the data is correct and timely in all systems, currently key systems are

• Orderwise
• Freshdesk
• Microsoft 365 Platform
• Microsoft Excel

Overall, our philosophy for growth is based around delivery of exceptional products to exceptional standards, this can only be achieved if every member is focused on excellence, constantly looking for and developing ongoing improvement.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent