About the Opportunity

Driscoll's UK are recruiting for an Allocation Assistant to join our Allocation team based in Linton, Maidstone. This role is key in ensuring correct allocation of our stock and that it is processed in a timely, efficient and systematic manner, meeting the required varied specifications for all our customers. The working days for this role will be Friday-Tuesday (5 days per week), working hours may vary depending on business needs but will usually be between 7am-5pm.

Responsibilities

• Allocate material for each order/job sheet in a timely & efficient manner via Prophet.
• Liaise with all areas of the business, working closely with Procurement, Technical Supply Chain and Sales team.
• Ensure preferred authorised material is used to complete orders.
• Clear understanding of arrivals for the current and following day.
• Review raw material quality/packaging ahead of allocation to ensure correct standards and tracks are being set. 
• Escalate any concerns to ensure risks are not made to finish product quality.
• Understand opening stock and expected arrivals ensuring any shortages are planned out and that excess stock is managed in a timely manner.
• Carry out/monitor any stock discrepancies.
• Co-ordinate the use of return product from retailers- liaise with Product Manager. 
• Ensure all products allocated meet the required authorised specification.
• Actively engage in the round up process, plus other required meetings.

Candidate Profile

• Evidence of extensive experience working in a comparable role, preferably within the soft fruit industry.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to integrate with personnel at all levels.
• Ability to delegate effectively and to follow-up as appropriate.
• Ability to work alone, using own initiative & as part of a team.
• Ability to work systematically with a keen eye for detail.
• Good organisationally skills with the ability to work under pressure and to deadlines, planning time and priorities.
• Ability to respond and make decisions quickly when under pressure.
• Good computer skills (Microsoft products – Prophet experience an advantage)
• Willingness to work unsocial hours, including weekends and Bank Holidays.
• Willingness to work in chilled area and packhouse environment

About Driscolls

Driscoll's is the global market leader for fresh strawberries, blueberries, raspberries and blackberries. With more than 100 years of farming heritage and hundreds of independent growers around the world, Driscoll's is passionate about growing fresh, beautiful and delicious berries. Our values of humility, passion and trustworthiness have guided our mission to delight consumers around the world.

Driscoll's exclusive patented berry varieties are developed through years of research using only natural breeding methods – meaning, no GMOs. From farm-to-table, we focus on delivering a high quality, premium berry experience with our many supply chain partners.

Driscoll's is the trusted brand for Only the Finest Berries™.

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Driscoll's es el proveedor líder en la comercialización de Fresas, Frambuesas, Zarzamoras y Arándanos Azules en el mundo. Con más de 100 años de herencia en agricultura y cientos de productores independiente alrededor del mundo, Driscoll's es una compañía apasionada por cultivar Berries frescas, hermosas y deliciosas. Nuestros valores de humildad, pasión y confianza han guiado nuestra misión de deleitar a los consumidores en el mundo.

Las variedades exclusivas de Driscoll's han sido desarrolladas a través de años de investigación usando sólo métodos de mejoramiento natural. De la granja a la mesa, nos enfocamos en ofrecer una experiencia de alta calidad con apoyo de nuestros socios de la cadena de suministro.

Driscoll's es la marca de confianza de sólo las mejores Berries.