New Role Available -
Inventory Buyer

Position: Inventory Buyer

Location: Office-based, King’s Cross, London

Key Responsibilities

Stock Planning: Issue purchase orders to already approved suppliers according to demand.
Manage the POs: Monitor to ensure all POs issued despatch and arrive no later than confirmed ETD & ETA.
Stock optimization: lead the weekly stock planning meetings with different sectors (Tuesdays, 9:00 -11:00AM)
Stock take: Responsible for the stock accuracy, organize physical stock take once a year.
Customs Clearance: Assess shipping & commercial documents, including the CoAs in line with signed specs from suppliers at point of ETD. Submit accurate documentation to customs or agents promptly.
Inbound Logistics: Coordinate freight and warehouse intake. Verify goods received for quality control and inventory accuracy.
Landed Cost: Process inbound POs costs in SAP to ensure accurate landed cost.
Other Supply Chain Tasks: Provide cross-cover for other procurement team members during absence.
KPI Delivery: Meet or exceed KPIs, particularly related to inventory control & cost optimization.

Key Skills & Experience

Communicator, Not an Emailer: A competent verbal communicator, keep emails to a minimum. Able to communicate directly, effectively, timely with clarify.
Undergraduate degree in food science preferred: Solid knowledge in food safety, regulatory affairs or microbiology.
Speed: High-speed mindset, high efficiency, without compromising accuracy.
Ability to Influence: We don’t need ‘yes’ people in the team. We value team members who challenge and contribute.
Experience Advantage: Import & export custom declarations in CDS. SAP Business one, EDI or other equivalent software.
Multilingual Advantage: Fluency in Dutch, Chinese, French, German, Korean, or Vietnamese.

What We Offer

Base Salary: £28,080 annual
On-Target Incentive: Up to £20,000 annually, tied to performance-based KPIs. For example:
- Improving pallet configuration, effective communication with manufacturers
- Managing direct customs clearance, reducing reliance on 3rd party agents
- Reduction of stock write-offs
- Vetting and appointing new sourcing partners in Asia and globally
Development Fund: £2,000 per year to spend on professional growth or resistance training
Annual Leave: 30 Days
Year-End Bonus: Based on company performance and individual contribution
Private Health Insurance: Fully covered after probation
Lunch & Commute Reimbursement: Support for train fares and lunch expenses
Free Emma Basic Product Supply

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