Dig in and grow with us
At Mash Direct, our aim is simple: to bring the taste of great food, rooted in six generations of farming, to every table, nurturing a stronger connection between people, their food, and the land it comes from.
Were here to be the trusted source of freshly prepared vegetable side dishes, honouring our heritage while growing responsibly for future generations. How we do that matters. We work collaboratively, act with purpose, support one another, and take ownership of the results we deliver.
We also believe in looking after our people. Were building a culture where everyone voice is heard, good leadership is developed, and learning and growth are part of everyday work. Supporting each other and sharing knowledge is just as important as producing great food.
If you care about good food, honest work, and being part of a team that does things properly and you want to help shape the future of how we buy, Mash Direct is a place where youll belong.
What you’ll be doing
This is a hands-on, high-impact role at the centre of our supply chain. You’ll be the link between production, procurement and our supplier base; planning replenishment, managing stock levels, and building supplier relationships that get us better price and service outcomes.
Your role will include:
- Managing reordering and replenishment cycles for ingredients and packaging materials
- Balancing minimal stock holding against the need to guarantee production continuity with no run outs, and no excess
- Monitoring stock levels, usage rates and lead times to set and adjust reorder points
- Building and maintaining strong supplier relationships, including negotiating on price, service levels and delivery performance
- Working closely with production planning, procurement and goods-in to keep supply aligned to the production schedule
- Flagging and resolving supply risks before they become production problems
Youll be joining a culturally diverse workforce where people look out for each other and take real pride in what they produce.
What were looking for
We are looking for someone who has:
- Experience in material scheduling, stock control or supply planning ideally in food manufacturing or another fast-moving production environment
- Confident working with ERP or MRP systems and stock data
- A negotiator’s instinct: comfortable holding suppliers to account on price and service
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise under pressure
- A proactive, problem-solving mindset, you spot the shortage before it happens
If you want to be part of a business that values hard work, teamwork and doing things the right way, wed love to hear from you.
Mash Direct is an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.
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