Inventory & Waste Optimization Lead

The Compleat Food Group Limited; Redhill; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food business in the UK is seeking a Supply Chain Inventory and Waste Coordinator based in Redhill. The role involves reducing commercial waste through effective analysis and cross-functional improvements while maintaining reporting procedures. Candidates should have strong supply chain experience in FMCG, along with analytical skills and the ability to influence teams. Benefits include 33 days of annual leave and employee well-being initiatives.

Benefits

33 days annual leave (including bank holidays)

2 Employee Volunteering Days per year

Salary sacrifice scheme

Employee well-being support

Charity initiatives and team events

24/7 Access to Grocery Aid

Qualifications

• Experience analysing waste, inventory, availability or product lifecycle.
• Understanding of shelf-life management, MLOR, inventory management methods and chilled/ambient operational behaviours.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining weekly and monthly reporting of inventory and waste.
• Producing waste driver analysis.
• Root cause analysis on issues such as forecast variances.
• Drive waste reduction initiatives and lead structured interventions.
• Support demand planners by reviewing forecasts for high-waste SKUs.
• Lead monthly waste reviews with key stakeholders.

Skills

Supply chain or operations experience in FMCG, retail or food manufacturing

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Ability to influence cross-functional teams

Curious, proactive, and improvement driven

Highly organised with strong attention to detail

Job description

A leading food business in the UK is seeking a Supply Chain Inventory and Waste Coordinator based in Redhill. The role involves reducing commercial waste through effective analysis and cross-functional improvements while maintaining reporting procedures. Candidates should have strong supply chain experience in FMCG, along with analytical skills and the ability to influence teams. Benefits include 33 days of annual leave and employee well-being initiatives.