An opportunity has arisen to become part of an innovative, forward thinking stock control operation within the Best Food logistics team. As a Stock Control Assistant, you will be joining a small team responsible for maintaining the stock accuracy of fresh, chilled, frozen and ambient products for our customers Working Hours: 5 out of 7 days 11.00am - 19.30pm Manage product shelf life Verification of stock including correct pack sizes, quantity, price and best before dates Managing returns to supplier/Depots Promote good relations with external and internal suppliers React effectively to sales fluctuations, seasonal changes and supply problems in order to minimise out of stock lines Ensure that extensive communication channels exist and are upheld between suppliers, managers, in-house colleagues and external depots Take an active role throughout depot stock take procedure Produce and monitor key performance indicators Ensure correct balance of stock in all temperature areas of the warehouse Control day to day activity concerning export Manage day to day non-core activity Escalate any supplier issues to the Stock Manager, ensuring prompt action is taken with regards to substitute products Manage slow moving products and removals of delisted products Achieve and maintain customer product availability to the required period service level of 98% Support the Stock Control Team Manager with the achievement of service level targets and department objectives Ensure production of daily, weekly and period reports Use of MHE Essential Skills: Numerical skills Ability to work on own initiative with minimum supervision Excellent communication skills Excel, Word, Outlook and internet The ability to prioritise Experience within FMCG environment Desirable: Some previous stock control experience A working knowledge of Logistics and Store operations Current FLT reach truck licence Educated to GCSE standard We look forward to you joining the BEST team!