Job Location: ?Alfreton, Derbyshire Job Location: ?Alfreton? Alfreton, Derbyshire Company Description: Ferrero is a family-owned company with a truly progressive and global outlook and iconic brands such as Nutella, Tic Tac, Ferrero Rocher, Raffaello, Kinder Bueno and Kinder Surprise.
As the love for our brands continues to grow, so too does our global reach.
Represented in more than 50 countries, with products sold in more than 170, the Ferrero Group is loved by generations around the world.
The secret to our global success?
40,000 dedicated employees who celebrate care and quality to craft a business, careers and brands we are proud of.
Join us, and you could be one of them.
Diversity Statement: Ferrero is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture in which all employees feel welcomed and appreciated and have the same opportunities.
We believe all of our people are equally talented in their own way.
In nurturing the curiosity and natural abilities of our employees, we provide them, generation after generation, the means to succeed personally and professionally, enabling them to craft their journey at Ferrero.
The diversity of our talents is what makes our work environment multicultural, innovative and highly rewarding.
About the Role: Take the lead in keeping our operations running smoothly!
We're looking for an enthusiastic and driven individual to join our team and ensure the seamless maintenance of our company plants, facilities, and utilities.
In this role, you will manage spare parts and inventory efficiently, analyse performance using key KPIs, and drive improvements in availability and utilisation.
You will also lead and inspire a dedicated team of stores personnel, ensuring everything is running at its best.
If you're passionate about operational excellence and team leadership, we want to hear from you!
Main Responsibilities: As the Technical Stores Manager, you will oversee all administrative activities related to stock management, including defining policies, coordinating stock replenishments, and managing purchase requisitions and orders for technical store items.
You will also be responsible for supervising spare parts storage processes, ensuring proper input, exit, accounting, and inventory management.
A key aspect of this role involves evaluating vendor performance and ensuring the effective use of vendor rating systems to maintain strong supplier relationships.
You will collaborate closely with suppliers on contract negotiations, renewals, and lead monthly review meetings to ensure service level agreements (SLAs) are consistently met.
Working alongside the Technical Sourcing team, you will support re-tender activities and contract assessments, while driving continuous improvements and ensuring compliance with Ferrero's group standards.
In addition, you will prepare and communicate budgets, as well as year-to-date financial reports related to stock and technical store management.
Partnering with the Maintenance Team, you will help monitor supplier performance and define stock criticality to optimise management and control costs.
Furthermore, you will lead continuous improvement efforts by defining, tracking, and analysing key performance indicators (KPIs) related to maintenance performance.
Who we are looking for: We are looking for someone with prior experience in a planning and management environment, along with a strong background in stock control.
You should be proficient in using Microsoft Office and CMMS systems and have experience in contract management and contractor control.
The ideal candidate will possess excellent time management and organisational skills and be comfortable working with Microsoft Office tools.
Strong written and verbal communication abilities are essential, as well as the capacity to work independently and prioritise tasks effectively.
As a people manager, you will need strong interpersonal skills to support and guide your team.
You will also need a high level of problem-solving skills, with the ability to present and explain data, responding to questions with accurate information.
You should be able to challenge data, identify errors, evaluate trends, and provide insightful analysis.
Strong negotiation skills will be beneficial, along with the ability to communicate effectively with external partners.
Experience with SAP is also an advantage.
How to be successful in the role and at Ferrero: At Ferrero, our dedication and focus on consumers, quality, and care drives everything we do.
As a member of our team, your commitment to placing consumers at the forefront of your work is paramount.
Your skills and aspirations will be cherished and nurtured, and your contributions will make a lasting impact.
Together, we will continue to push boundaries, innovate, and raise the bar in the confectionary industry.
Join us on this rewarding journey, where the satisfaction of our consumers and the pride in our craftsmanship fuel our success.