f'real Asset Manager

PURPOSE STATEMENT

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.

The successful candidate will work closely with our Procurement, Supply Planning, Finance, and Commercial teams to drive efficiency, maintain compliance, and enhance asset utilisation. A data-driven mindset, strong process management skills, curiosity and the ability to collaborate across functions are essential for success in this role.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES/OUTCOMES

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 & InsightsDevelop 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.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/EXPERIENCE

Education & Experience

• 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 optimising processes.
• Customer-Centric – Committed to delivering exceptional service and operational efficiency.