Buyer

12 month contract (strong chance of permanent role following end of contract)

Honiton area

£30,000 - £32,000

About The Role

Butler Rose is delighted to be recruiting on behalf of our client for a Buyer to join their dynamic team on a 12 month FTC basis with a strong chance of a permanent role following.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone with strong organisational skills and experience in stock management to play a key role in supporting both the commercial and operational sides of the business.

As a Buyer, you will be responsible for managing stock movements, assisting with sales forecast reporting, and ensuring effective communication with suppliers to minimise out-of-stock situations.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide regular sales reports to the management team to monitor forecast accuracy, stock levels, and adherence to plan.
• Support the commercial team with margin reporting and monitor annual sales performance against the budget.
• Assist the commercial team with New Product Development (NPD) costings.
• Conduct weekly stock checks on both finished goods and raw materials with minimal supervision.
• Ensure accurate and timely completion of stock records and provide visibility of future stock requirements.
• Develop and maintain a daily, weekly, and monthly production plan for the winery and production teams.
• Build and manage supplier relationships to minimise stock shortages.
• Work closely with the operations team to ensure the Sage system accurately reflects physical stock.
• Maintain monthly stock reports to provide the business with accurate stock holding visibility.
• Manage and track any stock transfers outside of the standard process.
• Develop and follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for all stock control tasks.
• Collaborate with the commercial team and suppliers to identify opportunities to minimise costs.
  
  

Candidate Requirements

• Experience in a Buyer or Supply Chain role or similar within a manufacturing or production environment.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Proficient in stock management and forecasting.
• Experience with MRP systems and stock management software is desirable.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative in a fast-paced environment.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and strong attention to detail.
  
  

Package

• Salary £32,000 + benefits
• 12 month FTC with opportunity for permanent role following
• Site based between Honiton and Axminster
  
  

Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.

Butler Rose Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.