Inventory Controller

_Overview of the role: _
- The Inventory Controller will be responsible for improving and maintaining the accuracy of inventory on our systems. Identify solutions and support implementation of new/changes to procedures to improve the visibility of inventory across the supply chain. Liaising closely with Buyers, Finance, Warehouse, Sales and Technical teams.
- 3 Best Things about the job_
- A friendly and inclusive workplace with a great team that is passionate to provide the best quality service and products.
- Working with a team that have a true passion for what they do, you will have an opportunity to use your experience/skills to bring an effective change and develop your career along the way.
- Taiko is growing rapidly so future growth opportunities are possible and you’ll benefit from discounts on products produced in the factory as well as 50% off all YO Restaurants
- Key Accountabilities: _
- Improve processes and controls related to inventory flow across the supply chain with the view to enhance accuracy and visibility of inventory in our systems.
- Ensure all inventory and stock management systems are maintained accurately, reacting and escalating where appropriate.
- Monitor and update stakeholders on the status of deliveries and transfers from suppliers and external warehouses.
- Ensure all receipts have been booked in on a daily basis backed up with the correct supporting documentation
- Perform periodic audit of goods in control processes, working closely with the Warehouse and Quality team to ensure materials are inspected, counted and stored as required.
- Ensure all inventory transfers from the warehouse to production is updated accurately on the system on a daily basis, including picking done during the night shift.
- Oversee weekly and monthly stock counting processes including root cause analysis when discrepancies arise and implementing effective corrective actions where necessary.
- Update Navision with daily consumption and update daily production planner with production inventory count
- Monitor shortages report and ensure daily dispatches done on the system
- Track and report on inventory waste throughout the supply chain, Actual vs theoretical, Giveaway, over production
- Produce daily inventory report and share with relevant stakeholders.
- Review expired and slow-moving inventory raising finding and action taken with management
- Review and update unit of measures for consistency between planner file and Navision
- Report vegetable deliveries Catch weight discrepancies with the supplier on a daily basis to ensure we receive credit notes as required
- What you’ll need: _
- Have thorough knowledge of warehouse operations and procedures
- Experience working in an inventory or stock control position within an FMCG
- IT literacy with experience of MS Office and Navision/Business Central
- Excellent communication skills with the Ability to build relationships with all managers across multiple departments
- Experience of lean manufacture, kanban and kaizen continuous improvement or similar production tools would be an advantage.
- Strong numerical aptitude and attention to detail
- Self-starter, proactive and able to solve complex issues
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Flexibility to travel across UK once a month

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £35,000.00-£40,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Sick pay
- Wellness programme

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus scheme

Ability to commute/relocate:

- London, W3 7XR: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work authorisation:

- United Kingdom (required)

Willingness to travel:

- 25% (required)

Work Location: One location