Stock Controller (Food)

GBR Recruitment Limited; Greater Lincolnshire; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing SME in the food and beverages sector is seeking an experienced Stock Controller to join their close-knit team in Lincolnshire. The role involves comprehensive stock management, supplier negotiations, and hands-on involvement with packaging operations. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in stock control and knowledge of food safety regulations, ensuring a smooth supply chain flow.

Qualifications

• Experience in stock control within food or FMCG environments.
• Knowledge of food safety and allergens.
• Confident negotiating with suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Control and monitor stock availability across factory and warehouse.
• Negotiate pricing and contract terms with suppliers.
• Support picking and packing as needed.

Skills

Stock control

Inventory control

Supplier management

Negotiation

Food safety knowledge

Tools

ERP

CRM

WMS

Job description

GBR Recruitment are proudly working in exclusive partnership with a fast growing SME sized food & beverages business, recruiting for an experienced hands on Stock Controller to join their small close knit Food & Beverages operations team in Lincolnshire.

You will be responsible for stock & inventory control, plus some purchasing tasks, working closely with the companies suppliers, to ensure ingredients & raw materials come in on time, to fulfil their customer bases requirements OTIF.

Due to the team being small (under 10 FTE's), you will also get involved in packaging the finished goods for dispatch, as everyone gets involved.

Duties:

• Control & monitor stock availability across the factory & warehouse, ensuring high quality, fresh F&B products are available to meet customer orders OTIF.
• Stock forecasting, stock ordering & stock delivery scheduling.
• Track & action low stock alerts, product substitutions & seasonal trend adjustments.
• Manage & liaise successfully with product suppliers to ensure year round availability.
• Negotiate pricing, contract terms & delivery schedules to secure the very best deals.
• Maintain supplier records, including certificates & allergen specifications.
• Support picking & packing when needed to ensure customers products leave on time.
• Manage organisation, rotation & replenishment of factory stock.
• Coordinate returns & rework activities.
• Carry out weekly order reviews & lead stock buying days.
• Ensure stock availability & minimal out-of-stock issues.
• Reduced waste (aim for zero waste where possible).

Attributes:

• Stock control / inventory control experience within food, beverages or FMCG.
• Food safety, food allergens & BRC compliance knowledge
• Confident managing suppliers, negotiating terms of supply / quality.
• Some experience in food & drink buying desirable but not essential.
• ERP / CRM / WMS system experience or similar.

If you want a varied role, working within a modern business that is growing year on year & one that values its staff (people centric operation) then this is the role for you.

Interviews to take place immediately, with an immediate start for the right person.

Apply today!