The Flavour Network

Job Title: Stock Controller Salary: 30,000 - 35,000 Benefits: Company pension Employee discount Life insurance On-site free parking Location: South Kirkby, West Yorkshire Type: Permanent Full Time Shifts: Monday to Friday Site Based Hours: Flexibility is essential for this role. Nights or lates/earlies may be required depending on the stock you are managing. Overview: The Flavour Network is recruiting on behalf of a fast-paced, forward-thinking food processing business seeking a highly organised, analytical Stock Controller. This is an excellent opportunity for a supply chain professional to take ownership of inventory management processes and contribute to seamless stock control operations within a dynamic retail or logistics environment. The successful candidate for the Stock Controller will play a key role in optimising stock levels, improving processes, and supporting overall business performance through data-driven decision-making and cross-functional collaboration. Responsibilities for the Stock Controller: Monitor and maintain optimal stock levels across multiple protein categories Analyse inventory data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities Conduct root cause analysis on stock discrepancies and supply chain issues, implementing corrective actions Collaborate with internal stakeholders to optimise stock replenishment strategies Oversee materials handling activities, including heavy lifting, to ensure safe and efficient stock movement Implement process improvements to streamline inventory workflows and reduce waste Utilise data visualisation tools to report on inventory status and support business decisions Maintain accurate records of stock movements, conduct regular audits, and reconcile discrepancies Requirements for the Stock Controller: Proven experience in stock control, warehouse management, or supply chain roles within retail or logistics Strong data analysis skills with the ability to interpret and present insights clearly Knowledge of category management and process optimisation techniques Experience negotiating with suppliers and logistics providers to secure favourable terms Ability to perform root cause analysis and implement effective solutions Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment This role offers a challenging yet rewarding opportunity for a motivated Stock Controller who is passionate about supply chain optimisation and inventory management.

Job Title: Raw Materials Coordinator Salary: 40,000 Location: South Kirkby (near Pontefract / Wakefield) Job Type: Full-Time / Permanent Overview: The Flavour Network has partnered with a well-established UK Food Processor to recruit a Raw Material Coordinator on a full-time, permanent basis. As Raw Material Coordinator, you will be responsible for reviewing and maintaining raw material specifications, ensuring all products consistently meet customer and business standards. The Raw Materials Coordinator is a site-based role will involve liaising with suppliers, conducting material assessments at intake and during production, and supporting the technical team with quality improvements. As Raw Materials Coordinator you play a key part in building strong supplier relationships, monitoring performance through reporting and trend analysis, and contributing to audits and customer visits. Strong background in butchery and meat specifications is desirable, alongside the ability to collaborate with production, technical, and commercial teams to drive continuous improvement. Duties & Responsibilities of the Raw Materials Coordinator: Review raw materials against agreed specifications to ensure compliance. Maintain and update supplier specifications in collaboration with the technical team. Ensure raw materials consistently meet business and customer requirements. Report findings to internal teams and liaise with suppliers on corrective actions. Drive improvements in raw material quality across the site. Build and maintain compliant, transparent supplier relationships. Identify opportunities to improve butchery methods or packaging formats and discuss internally before approaching suppliers. Manage non-conformances by issuing NCRs or rejection notices, ensuring effective site communication. Support the Technical Manager on supplier site visits to resolve quality concerns and review specifications. Share butchery expertise with production teams to support understanding of meat cuts and specifications. Produce reports and trend analysis to track supplier and raw material performance. Lead regular supplier performance calls to drive improvements. Contribute to technical audits and customer site visits. Conduct product assessments at intake and during production using methods such as Foss analysis, butchery checks, and cook-ups. Support supplier claims or product downgrades through raw material reviews and online assessments. Requirements for the Raw materials Coordinator Strong butchery knowledge across beef, lamb, and pork. HACCP trained. Food Hygiene certification. Ability to trend data and create reports. Understanding of third-party audits and industry standards (BRC, EFSIS, Red Tractor, Retailer standards, etc.). Ability to collaborate effectively across departments and influence improvements. Familiarity with both written and digital specification systems. Willingness to undertake further training and adapt to customer or industry requirements.