Procurement & Inventory Control Administrator

2 days ago

Rochdale, United Kingdom Lancashire Farm Dairies Full time

At Lancashire Farm, we value committed and reliable people who help us deliver a first-class product. We are expanding both the scope and scale of our operation and there are many opportunities to succeed within roles and to progress within the organisation.

The Procurement and Stock Control Administrator will build effective relationships with suppliers, monitor inventory levels, place orders and negotiate prices to meet business requirements and enable high levels of customer satisfaction to be achieved.

**Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities**:

- **Job Title**: Procurement & Inventory Control Administrator

**Key Responsibilities**
- Coordinate inter-site transfers of raw materials, packaging and finished goods to balance stock levels and meet production needs across all facilities.
- Maintain transfer schedules in Business Central, track in-transit inventory and confirm receipt at destination sites.
- Use ERP to monitor batch codes, track expiry dates, and trigger re-orders before critical stock-out thresholds.
- Liaise with cross-functional teams (i.e. sales, operations, and finance) to forecast inventory needs and establish inventory targets. Work closely with Warehouse and Production teams to validate that packaging materials are stocked at correct levels at each line, raise purchase orders or arranging transfers as needed.
- Establish minimum stock thresholds per SKU and stay on top of replenishment.
- Manage a warehouse slotting system enforcing first-in-first-out picks.
- Perform daily cycle counts in finished goods and Buy to Sell goods, flagging any products nearing expiry.
- Build strong relationships with packaging suppliers. Liaise with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of materials, goods, or products to meet production.
- Lead monthly stock takes and annual BRC/HACCP audit preparations at each site.
- Analyse inventory and packaging data to propose process improvements.
- Use and maintain inventory, over stock aging inventory, site transfers, and packaging yields to maintain accurate records.

**Qualifications & Skills**
- Proven experience (2+ years) in supply-chain or inventory roles within FMCG manufacturing, including multi-site logistics.
- Full driving licence
- Strong understanding of FIFO warehouse practices, logistics, shelf-life management, and inter-site transfer processes.
- Experience with ERP systems essential. (Business Central, SAP, or similar).
- Familiarity with HACCP, BRC or ISO food-safety standards is advantageous.
- Excellent supplier-management track record.
- Holding or working towards a CIPS qualification is desirable
- Analytical mindset
- Outstanding attention to detail and organisational skills.

**Benefits**:

- Competitive Salary
- 30 Days Holiday inclusive of Bank Holidays with Holiday Buy Back Scheme
- Life Insurance
- Membership to Grocery Aid Support Services
- Training and Development Opportunities

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Benefits**:

- Cycle to work scheme

**Experience**:

- Procurement: 2 years (required)
- Purchasing: 2 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Procurement and Stock Control Administrator

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