Stock Controller (18 Months fixed term contract) in Manchester

Scope of Responsibilities

• Engage in sourcing activity as required analysing forward orders, customer contracts and supplier contracts to facilitate cost effective purchasing whilst ensuring supply meets customer demand.
• Liaise closely with operations teams on the timely receipt of goods.
• Maintain a detailed log of all shipments and costings which can be shared with commercial and operational teams.
• Provide close attention to detail in checking import documentation and contractual clauses.
• Keep track of invoices and ensure timely settlement.
• Keep abreast of all legislative changes in shipping controls and liaise closely with central services on management of tariffs and duties.
• Daily responsibility / management of all imports into site, control of relevant documentation / ensuring correct on-costs are applied prior to receipting.
• Chasing suppliers / stock department for incomplete paperwork for arrived stock (C of A’s / Delivery notes etc).
• Completion of Custom declaration form.
• Escalation of any supplier / other Brenntag depot delivery failures to the Dublin supply chain team for prompt communication to the customer.
• Review current business processes, identify areas for change in logistics management and adopt a plan for continuous improvement to deliver best practice processes across the UK&I business.
• Working out of the Manchester depot and largely covering purchases into the Manchester depot for the Dublin Site, act as a point on contact within the Brenntag UKI business on best practice approach to import legislation and procedural compliance.
• Internal Interactions / Interfaces
  • Suppliers
  • Freight forwarders
  • Road hauliers
  • Product Managers and Business Managers
  • Other Brenntag Sites
  • Stock Control teams
  • Logistics & Warehousing teams
  • Finance (Tax & Compliance, Accounts Payable)
  • Brenntag TA Team