Real Asset Manager

Freal; Andover; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-owned food company in the UK seeks a skilled Inventory Asset Manager to manage the lifecycle of company-owned assets across the UK and EU. Your role will involve overseeing procurement, refurbishment, and reconciliation processes while ensuring accurate data management in D365 and Salesforce. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree and experience in asset management or supply chain within the food and beverage industry. Strong analytical, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills are essential for this position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Supply Chain, Procurement, Finance, or a related field.
• Experience in asset management, logistics, or supply chain within the food & beverage or manufacturing industry.
• Strong knowledge of D365 and Salesforce for asset tracking.
• Experience in systems and process management and process optimisation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the entire asset lifecycle, from procurement and refurbishment to deployment and reconciliation.
• Ensure accurate tracking and reconciliation of assets using D365 and Salesforce.
• Implement FIFO principles for asset deployment.
• Monitor inventory levels, reducing assets awaiting repair.

Skills

D365

Salesforce

Analytical skills

Stakeholder Management

Problem-solving mindset

Customer-centric approach

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Procurement, Finance, or related field

Job description

Overview

Rich’s, also known as Rich Products Corporation, is a family-owned food company dedicated to inspiring possibilities. From cakes and icings to pizza, appetizers and specialty toppings, our products are used in homes, restaurants and bakeries around the world. Beyond great food, our customers also gain insights to help them stay competitive, no matter their size. Our portfolio includes creative solutions geared at helping food industry professionals compete in foodservice, retail, in-store bakery, deli, and prepared foods, among others. Working in 100 locations globally, with annual sales exceeding $4 billion, Rich’s is a global leader with a focus on everything that family makes possible. Rich’s®—Infinite Possibilities. One Family.

Purpose

The f’real Inventory Asset Manager plays a critical role in overseeing the end-to-end management of company-owned assets across the UK and EU. This role ensures accurate tracking, reconciliation, and optimisation of assets, supporting the f’real blending program and future food and beverage initiatives.

Key Accountabilities / Responsibilities

• Inventory & Asset Management: Oversee the entire asset lifecycle, from procurement and refurbishment to deployment and reconciliation.
• Ensure strict adherence to Rich’s asset movement policies and best practices.
• Maintain accurate, real-time asset tracking using D365 and Salesforce, ensuring complete visibility.
• Implement FIFO (First In, First Out) principles, ensuring refurbished assets are prioritised for deployment.
• Monitor and reconcile inventory levels, reducing assets awaiting repair and optimising stock availability.
• Collaborate with third-party logistics providers and internal teams to ensure seamless asset movement.
• Design and implement a standardised process for repair approvals, ensuring assets are assessed, prioritised, and approved for repair based on cost-effectiveness and operational impact.
• Work closely with Supply Planning and Procurement to ensure timely refurbishment and redeployment of repaired assets.

Data Integrity & Compliance

• Maintain 100% accuracy in D365 and Salesforce asset records.
• Conduct regular asset reconciliations with Finance, Procurement, and Planning teams.
• Perform monthly validation checks to prevent duplication and discrepancies in asset records.
• Support financial reporting by ensuring proper capitalisation and classification of assets.
• Reporting & Insights: Develop and manage Salesforce dashboards to provide real-time visibility into asset movements.
• Prepare and distribute weekly capitalisation reports to Finance, summarising all asset exchanges and installations.
• Provide monthly analytics on asset utilisation, refurbishment trends, and financial impact.
• Work with the f’real Commercial Team to track blender telemetry data, identifying inactive assets and implementing corrective actions.

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Act as the primary contact for asset-related matters, ensuring alignment across Finance, Customer Service, Procurement, and Planning teams.
• Support customer service teams by resolving asset-related issues and maintaining strong customer relationships.
• Engage with third-party suppliers to enforce compliance with asset movement policies.
• Contribute to business transformation initiatives, ensuring asset management aligns with digital and strategic goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Supply Chain, Procurement, Finance, or a related field.
• Experience in asset management, logistics, or supply chain within the food & beverage or manufacturing industry.
• Experience in systems and process management and process optimisation.
• Familiarity with third-party logistics providers in the UK and EU is a plus.

Skills & Competencies

• Systems & Process-Driven – Strong knowledge of D365 and Salesforce for asset tracking.
• Analytical & Detail-Oriented – Ability to interpret complex data and provide actionable insights.
• Stakeholder Management – Strong interpersonal skills, with experience collaborating across multiple functions.
• Problem-Solving Mindset – Proactive approach to resolving challenges and optimise processes.
• Customer-Centric – Committed to delivering exceptional service and operational efficiency.

Rich Products Corporation welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.