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Materials Controller, Essex
W & H Marriage & Sons is looking for a Materials Controller for its feed milling operation at Chelmer Mills in Chelmsford, Essex.
The company operates feed and flour mills on the site and a staff of around 100. We supply farms (mainly poultry), agricultural merchants and pet food retailers, as well as own label. The company is family-owned and -directed, with a history of milling dating back to 1824.
Our corporate structure continues to grow. In 2012, we added group subsidiaries Marriage's Specialist Foods in Lincolnshire (food for small animals and pet birds) and Berry Ingredients in Yorkshire (straights trading). In 2018, the company was granted permission to develop a larger feed and flour facility on the edge Chelmsford.
The role involves the administration of bulk and bagged raw materials and packaging stocks. This includes call-off arrangement and the reporting of technical compliance and stock levels. You will also be involved with forecasting and occasionally procurement negotiation.
Essential skills
- Highly organised and efficient
- Confident communicator and team player
- Good with IT
Desirable experience
- Stock control, call-off and intake
- Purchasing and negotiation
- Bulk commodities or warehousing
Strong candidates with transferable skills and experience from other industries will be closely considered. We can offer a competitive salary to reflect the candidate's experience.
Commercial Manager, Essex
W & H Marriage & Sons is looking for an experienced and dynamic Commercial Manager, to head up the buying and selling functions of its feed milling operation at Chelmer Mills in Chelmsford, Essex.
The company operates feed and flour mills on the site and a staff of around 100. We supply farms (mainly poultry), agricultural merchants and pet food retailers, as well as own label. The company is family-owned and -directed, with a history of milling dating back to 1824.
Our corporate structure continues to grow. In 2012, we added group subsidiaries Marriage's Specialist Foods in Lincolnshire (food for small animals and pet birds) and Berry Ingredients in Yorkshire (straights trading). In 2018, the company was granted permission to develop a larger feed and flour facility on the edge Chelmsford.
This is a new position on the site's senior management committee, working closely with the directors. The role comprises management of materials procurement and feed pricing, but also of customer service and agricultural sales. You will be assisted in all areas by a young but talented team.
Essential skills
- Highly organised and efficient
- Confident leader and communicator
- Strong negotiator and problem-solver
Desirable experience
- Senior management
- Materials procurement
- Costing and pricing
- Customer service and account management
- Compound feed milling industry
Strong candidates with transferable skills and experience from other industries will be closely considered. We will offer a very competitive salary to reflect the candidate's experience. The package will include a company car and attractive pension scheme. Candidates must be willing to travel and stay away for short periods. The role could be full or part-time/flexible.
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