YPS is a high-growth company with a supportive culture, nurturing our employees to work to their best in a genuine tight-knit, team-driven environment.
A family-run business with nearly 50 years’ experience, we supply specialist packaging equipment and materials, achieving a £20m+ turnover, with a reputation for the highest quality products and market-leading customer support.
YPS’ specialist products are delivered across the UK & Ireland to companies in a variety of industries including food, consumer goods, furniture, logistics etc.Our customers include Kellogg’s, DHL, M&S, JD Sports, Camelot, BT and P&G and many more.
We operate from our HQ in Brighouse and main warehouse in Heckmondwike, Yorkshire.This role is based at Heckmondwike.
What YPS will offer you:
* Supportive culture and environment – A family-owned business with a strong family feel, we seek to nurture and develop our staff, keeping a stable and fulfilled team.The team also like to have fun and enjoy company-organised social events!
* Exposure and responsibility – We operate with a flat hierarchy where employees are not micro-managed, but able to bring their own ideas and initiative to their role.
* Rewards and recognition – Your work won’t go unnoticed.YPS offers a competitive salary and bonus scheme, plus regular pay reviews.
* Exciting growing business – Our turnover has almost doubled in the last 4 years, with the number of employees having increased in line with this.We have clear plans to grow further, including growth in our product range, offering further opportunities.
* A company to be proud of – With an enviable reputation for supporting our customers, including household names like Kellogg’s and BT, you can be part of a market-leading team.
The Role
To effectively manage the packaging consumables stock for YPS, ensuring accuracy, availability, and customer satisfaction through efficient stock control and supplier management.
The key duties of the post are as follows:
* Liaise with the current supplier base, maintaining strong working relationships
* Monitor daily stock movements and take proactive action where necessary
* Plan future deliveries in line with customer forecasts and usage and according to supplier lead times
* Place and manage purchase orders for packaging consumables, verifying pricing for all new stock purchases
* Maintain the Awaiting Stock List to ensure all incoming delivery dates are accurate
* Update all systems with confirmed delivery dates and pricing
* Apply plastic tax details where applicable
* Track and assess supplier performance
* Ensure all purchasing practices comply with BRC policies and procedures
* Adhere to customer-specific requirements for stock and delivery
* Support the Sales Order Processing team when required
* Create relevant reports for colleagues and Directors, relating to stock levels
* Support the Team with finance issues, year-end procedures and other requirements, as required
Profile
* The successful candidate will:
* Have at least 2 years’ experience in a similar role, preferably more
* Ideally, have experience in using Sage and Phocas platforms, but not essential.
* Be thorough, with a keen eye for detail
* Possess excellent communication skills and be proactive in contacting colleagues and suppliers
* Be a team player with the ability to help out in other areas if needed
* Demonstrate superb customer service skills, with a desire to be as helpful as possible at all times
Package
* Salary will be commensurate with experience.
* Annual discretionary bonus.
* Annual salary review.
* 20 days holiday per year, plus bank holidays, plus additional Christmas shutdown period (not taken from annual holiday allocation).
* Company pension scheme.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Management and Manufacturing
* Industries
Packaging and Containers Manufacturing
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