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At Forrest Fresh Foods, our people are what set us apart
We’re a proud, family-run business turning over in excess of £75m a year. Our success is definitely down to our people. Without whom, we wouldn’t be successful. Our whole ethos is hard work, honesty, reliability, and transparency. Yes, our business has family at the helm, but without our colleagues, we wouldn’t be able to fulfil our promises to our customers who, over the years, have come to rely on us as their business partner.
We have some exciting career opportunities available for ambitious people who are as passionate as we are about delivering a great experience for our customers. At Forrest Fresh Foods we offer competitive salaries, generous bonus packages, plus excellent career progression and development.
View some of our current job vacancies below and apply to join an award winning team!
Current Vacancies
Job Description: Senior Buyer
Are you an experienced buyer? Can you:
- Manage multiple categories?
- Negotiate best in market pricing?
- Lead a small team of buyers to deliver category growth?
Role Overview:
- Manage a portfolio of ~£20M purchases per annum across multiple categories and suppliers
- Manage a small team to deliver category growth objectives
- Define the category strategy, range, price & promotional strategy for your & your team’s categories
- Sourcing the best deals in the market by leveraging your network
- Agree JBPs & marketing activities with Manufactures/Suppliers
- Proactively manage Supplier/Manufacturer payments & payment terms to optimise cash flow
- Proactively manage orders, delivery & transport to optimise profitability
- Develop relationships with suppliers and manufacturers
- Develop & mentor your team to succeed
Skills Required
Essential:
- Experienced buyer, with multiple category responsibility
- People Management Experience
- Excellent command of Microsoft excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot tables, SUMIF etc)
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent attention to detail
- Problem solving mentality
- Excellent numerical skills & ability to analyse data
- Ability to multi-task at pace
- Previous P&L responsibility
- In depth knowledge of FMCG industry & traditional UK grocery categories
Desired:
- Previous experience of buying/selling in a wholesale environment
- Degree Educated
- Coaching Skills
What we offer
- Competitive Salary
- Extremely Generous Bonus Package
- Flexibility to work from home 2 days/week
- Staff Discount
- Career Progression & Development
- Fun, friendly working environment
Apply by email and please include your CV and cover letter.
email: kelly@forrestfoods.com
Job Description: Buyer
Are you an experienced buyer? Can you:
- Demonstrate category growth
- Negotiate best in market pricing?
Role Overview:
- Manage a portfolio of ~£5M purchases per annum across key categories and suppliers
- Deliver category growth objectives
- With the support of the Senior Buyer define the category strategy, range, price & promotional strategy for your categories
- Sourcing the best deals in the market by leveraging your network
- Agree JBPs & marketing activities with Manufactures/Suppliers
- Proactively manage Supplier/Manufacturer payments & payment terms to optimise cash flow
- Proactively manage orders, delivery & transport to optimise profitability
- Develop relationships with suppliers and manufacturers
Skills Required
Essential:
- Experienced FMCG buyer
- Knowledge of UK grocery categories
- Excellent command of Microsoft excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot tables, SUMIF etc)
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent attention to detail
- Problem solving mentality
- Excellent numerical skills & ability to analyse data
- Ability to multi-task at pace
Desired:
- Previous experience of buying/selling in a wholesale environment
- Degree Educated
What we offer
- Competitive Salary
- Generous Bonus Package
- Flexibility to work from home 2 days/week
- Staff Discount
- Career Progression & Development
- Fun, friendly working environment
Apply by email and please include your CV and cover letter.
email: kelly@forrestfoods.com
Job Description: Buying Assistant
Are you looking to start your career in buying?
- Have you got analytical skills?
- Do you like building relationships?
- Are you detail-oriented?
Role Overview:
- Support the efficient running of the buying team with internal reporting; tracking the team’s performance vs: KPIs, Stock availability, stock risk, JBPs & supplier retros.
- Co-Ordinate the implementation of JBPs & marketing activities with Manufactures/Suppliers & the Team.
- Proactively manage Supplier/Manufacturer payments & chase aged debt; liaising with Credit Control as relevant.
- In conjunction with the Senior Buyers & Buyers, manage relationships with Suppliers & Manufacturers to ensure campaigns are successfully delivered, commercial opportunities are identified, and sales are optimised by sourcing the best deals in the market.
Role Responsibilities:
- Placing orders with suppliers
- Ensuring master data from suppliers is accurate & up to date in the system
- Running & monitoring all key reports for the buying team
- Monitor aged debt & credit limits and proactively follow up with suppliers & manufacturers alike
Skills Required
- Good command of Microsoft excel
- Good communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving mentality
- Strong numerical skills & ability to analyse data
- Ability to multi-task at pace
What we offer
- Competitive Salary
- Eligible for company bonus
- Staff Discount
- Career Progression & Development
Apply by email and please include your CV and cover letter.
email: kelly@forrestfoods.com
Job Description: Regional Business Development Manager
Key Responsibilities:
- Management of a diverse portfolio of accounts in the territory
- Achieve defined sales Targets on a monthly/ quarterly basis
- Selling new products and tracking brand distribution at an account level
- Track and monitor customer performance
- Identify and convert new customer opportunities
- Provide all appropriate reports and updates to the Head of Field Sales and the wider business as required
- Liaise with the operational team to plan and ensure excellent customer service
Essential Experience:
- Minimum 3 years field sales experience in a recognised FMCG branded environment
- Knowledge of Convenience Retail and Discount Retail account bases
- Can demonstrate previous success and growth achievements in a similar role or industry
- IT literate including all Microsoft applications
- Commercial understanding of key financial measures including GP and PoR calculations
- Growth Mindset
- "Drive" and "Will do Attitude"
Desired Experience:
- Good existing contact network in the specific territory
- Knowledge of clearance/residuals stocks
- Product category knowledge; Confectionery, Soft Drinks, Crisps & Snacks, Groceries, Household & Cleaning
Reporting To: Head of Field Sales
Apply by email and please include your CV and cover letter.
email: T.Neve@forrestfoods.com
Get to know Forrest...
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Danone Central Distribution Partnership
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Forrest Fresh Foods Featured in Food Chain Magazine 2023
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Forrest Fresh Foods Wins Team of The Year at The Insider International North West Trade Awards
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Grocer Gold Awards - Selected 2024 Finalists in Three Categories
