Careers

At Forrest Fresh Foods, our people are what set us apart.

 

We’re a proud, family-run business turning over in excess of £50m 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.

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