Assistant Inventory controller
Finance - Taiko Acton
Contract: Full Time
Salary: 30,000
Contracted Hours: 40
Established in 1997 as the first manufacturer of sushi for the UK supermarket industry, Taiko has evolved into the most innovative manufacturer of Sushi, Food To Go, Prepared Meals and Snacking products in the UK, supplying Waitrose, Tesco and Sainsbury’s to name a few. Over the past 25 years Taiko has launched more first to market Sushi and Food to Go products than any other sushi manufacturer in the UK.
Skills & Competencies:
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Familiarity with inventory software
• Ability to work effectively in a chilled/factory environment.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Physically fit and able to lift/move products safely as required.
Job Purpose
The Assistant Inventory Controller will support the effective management of raw materials, packaging, and finished goods inventories. This role is crucial in ensuring accurate stock levels, minimising waste, and maintaining seamless production flow in a fast-paced, perishable goods environment.
Key Responsibilities:
• Assist in monitoring inventory levels of raw materials and packaging supplies.
• Conduct regular inventory counts and reconcile discrepancies.
• Record and update inventory transactions in ERP or inventory management systems.
• Support stock checks and generate reports for management.
• Liaise with production, purchasing, and quality control teams to ensure inventory accuracy and availability.
• Identify slow-moving or obsolete stock and report issues to the Inventory Controller.
• Monitor expiry dates and help manage FIFO (First-In, First-Out) rotation to minimize waste.
• Participate in inventory audits and assist with periodic and ad hoc stock counts
• Conduct regular delivery note and pick list audits
• Manage the inventory process for Ireland – receipting POs, preparing transfer orders
• Reconcile external warehouse stocks
• Carry out month end processes – stock adjustment
• Process ingredient consumption journals
Working Conditions:
• Work environment includes cold storage
Working patterns:
Monday to Friday, full time
We're proud to offer:
1. Opportunity to grow your career alongside with us with available apprentice program
2. Brilliant support services designed to enhance your physical, mental and financial wellbeing.
3. Annual discretionary bonus subject to business and overall performance
4. Discretionary Life Assurance
5. Discretionary Income Protection
6. Group Personal Pension
7. Private Medical Cash Plan
8. Bespoke reward platform including access to retail, cinema & gym discounts.
9. 50% off your food every time you dine with us for you and 3 friends.
10. Contribute towards our award-winning sustainability initiatives that delivers progress against 9 UN sustainability goals. We're committed to responsibly sourcing and all our seafood, therefore we only use source sustainable fish. All our packaging is recyclable and 80% of our packaging is already made from recycled plastic.
11. Annual Awards ceremony celebrating our success and offering winning Managers free trips to Japan.