Job Details

Stock Controller

Hours - Monday to Friday 40 hours per week including 1 hour unpaid break

Salary - £24,000 per annum

A bit about BAKO Group....!

BAKO is a leading supplier of Bakery Products and Ingredients servicing customers throughout the United Kingdom. BAKO Ltd forms an integral part of the BAKO Group Ltd with revenues in excess of £150m and over 400 employees. The Group is the largest bakery goods wholesaler in the UK with National coverage serviced via its depots in Preston, Wimbledon, Durham, Maghaberry and now Cullompton.

Launched over 60 years ago, BAKO offers the food industry an outstanding combination of competitive prices plus the exceptional customer service only a local company can provide. Today our customers enjoy the combined purchasing power, logistics and resources of one of the largest nationwide distributors to the food industry. From large pallet deliveries to products for the small & home baker, BAKO caters to all size of customer.

Our multi-temperature distribution fleet allows us to deliver a wide variety of ambient, chilled and frozen products from the same vehicles. We serve an ever-expanding customer base within the food industry which ranges from traditional organisations through to new companies catering for the latest convenience markets.

Purpose of Job

The purpose of this role is to forecast stock requirements and place orders with suppliers. Key out orders on system to raise purchase orders. Monitor stock to cover allocations, back orders and warehouse stock levels. Answer calls and emails pertaining to stock queries from suppliers, customers and sales executives. Ensure stock accuracy at all times through good use of stock control methods and systems. Monitor sales, offers and promotions as well as manage quarantine stock.

To manage stock level and value in the warehouse together with any other additional duties, which may be required in the efficiency of the business.

Main Duties

• Checking Booking in of deliveries.
• System Maintenance.
• Controlling & addressing short-dated concerns.
• Managing Quarantine Stock.
• Raising Purchase Orders.
• Monitoring Buy-ins and Promotions.
• Day to day business queries.
• Any other appropriate and/or relevant duties and responsibilities at the request of your line manager, as required by the business.To adhere to the instruction given by Supervisory Management.
• Responsibility for Health & Safety of self and others.
• To ensure compliance with Working Instruction /Quality Procedures.
• To operate to company rules and requirements at all times.
• To assist with training of others when required.
• To carry out temporary cover arrangements as required in any area allocated.

Health & Safety

• Promote and maintain a safe working environment by adhering to all company Health & Safety policies and procedures.
• Take reasonable care of your own health and safety, as well as that of others who may be affected by your actions or omissions.
• Promptly report any hazards, unsafe practices, incidents, or near misses to your line manager or the Health & Safety team.
• Cooperate with management on all matters relating to health and safety, including attending mandatory training and following issued guidance or instructions.
• Use equipment and personal protective equipment (PPE) properly and as instructed to minimise risk.
• Participate in risk assessments and contribute to the identification and control of workplace hazards.
• Support a culture of continuous improvement in workplace safety by actively engaging in health and safety initiatives and suggestions.

Job Requirements

ESSENTIALS

• Effective expediting skills.
• Good understanding of Microsoft Office Systems.
• Excellent Communication & Interpersonal Skills with attention to detail.
• Confidence, self-motivation and enthusiasm.
• A high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent customer relations and supplier management skills.
• Be a good team player.
• Drive and determination to succeed.

DESIRABLE

• Knowledge, experience & understanding of supply chain.

What We Offer

• 28 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays (pro rata)
• Company Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance cover
• Employee Discount Scheme
• Cycle to work Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme

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