Hain are currently recruiting for a Raw Materials Controller at our Clitheroe site. In Clitheroe, we proudly manufacture traditional hot puddings under our Farmhouse Fare brand, as well as private label puddings for leading UK retailers.
As Raw Materials Controller, you will play a fundamental role in maintaining the smooth flow of raw materials – especially fruits – into the site. You’ll be responsible for ensuring the right materials are available at the right time to keep production running efficiently, avoiding downtime and minimizing waste.
You’ll work closely with suppliers and internal departments such as Planning, Goods In, and Warehouse to maintain stock accuracy, raise purchase orders, and support the Planning Manager in daily supply chain operations.
Key Responsibilities
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Order and manage supply of fruits and raw materials
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Raise purchase orders, track deliveries, and resolve material issues
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Maintain optimal stock levels, avoiding downtime or overstocking
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Understand and monitor chilled/warehouse capacities
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Maintain delists and obsolete product trackers
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Support APS compliance and purchase order processes
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Provide supply chain cover including short-term planning and production scheduling
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Build and maintain strong supplier relationships
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Contribute to food safety and health & safety reporting
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Update and maintain BOM data in MOVEX and assist with system accuracy
What You Will Need for the Role
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in FMCG supply chain or materials management
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Strong planning, organizational, and interpersonal skills
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Proficiency in Excel and experience with MOVEX or similar AS400-based systems
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Ability to work under pressure and flex between tasks
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Commercial awareness and understanding of financial impact of supply decisions
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and occasionally across multiple sites
What can we offer you?
- Competitive salary / rate of pay
- 25 days annual leave, plus 8 Bank Holiday
- Option to purchase additional annual leave
- A day off work to support our charity partners
- Flexible working options
- Pension
- Medical benefit
- And access to a HUB that offers many discounts from a range of suppliers and retailers
About The Hain Celestial Group
Hain Celestial Group is a leading health and wellness company whose purpose is to inspire healthier living for people, communities and the planet through better-for-you brands. For more than 30 years, our portfolio of beloved brands has intentionally focused on delivering nutrition and well-being that positively impacts today and tomorrow. Headquartered in Hoboken, N.J., Hain Celestial’s products across snacks, baby/kids, beverages, meal preparation, and personal care, are marketed and sold in over 75 countries around the world. Our leading brands include Garden Veggie™ snacks, Terra® chips, Garden of Eatin’® snacks, Earth’s Best® and Ella’s Kitchen® baby and kids foods, Celestial Seasonings® teas, Joya® and Natumi® plant-based beverages, Greek Gods® yogurt, Cully & Sully®, Imagine® and New Covent Garden® soups, Yves® and Linda McCartney’s® (under license) meat-free, and Alba Botanica® natural sun care, among others.
Hain UK
In the UK, Hain is one of the UK's leading food companies. We create food and drink products with natural goodness at their core. We're the business behind a host of household brands - Hartley's jams and jellies, Sun-Pat peanut butters, New Covent Garden Soup Co., Linda McCartney's meat free food, and Yorkshire Provender to name a few. Nearly half of our business is private label - we create quality freshly prepared fruit and juices, desserts, soups, sweet spreads and meat free products for our retail partners.
Over our sites up and down the UK, we employ circa 1,200 people in roles within Production, Supply Chain, Product Development, Sales and Marketing, and through to our Finance, HR, IT and beyond. Each of our colleagues is vital to our continued success. That's why we target the best talent, and help to develop them through the ranks.
Our Values
Own It – I am empowered and accountable for improving Hain’s business results and impact
Win Together – I collaborate with others to grow, deliver and celebrate success.
Foster Inclusion – I create an environment where everyone feels welcome, respected and valued for their uniqueness.
Be Curious – I explore ideas & insights with a growth mindset.
Our Purpose
To inspire healthier living for people, communities & the planet through better-for-you brands
Our Mission
To build purpose-driven brands that make healthier living more attainable by empowering our people, engaging our partners, and living our lives.
If you need reasonable adjustments made to the recruitment process, please let us know so we can support you in the right way.
If Hain sounds like the company you'd like to contribute your energy and enthusiasm towards, and come on an exciting journey with us, then we can't wait to hear from you!