Trainee Stock Controller - Full time/Permanent Kent Frozen Foods Ltd £21,500 Aylesford, Kent Shift Pattern: Monday - Friday 08:30 - 16:30 Kff is a leading foodservice supplier committed to delivering quality food products direct to the caterer, operating throughout London, Oxfordshire and the South of England. Kff is a regional food wholesaler with c.270 colleagues based near Maidstone, Kent. We are part of Sysco, the world’s largest foodservice provider with over 65,000 colleagues globally. Kff has a family feel with a close-knit team, supplying both fantastic local pub and restaurant customers. We currently have an immediate vacancy for a Stock Controller to join our friendly supply chain team in Aylesford, Kent The Stock Controller role consists of planning and managing the stock levels for multi-temp products across a variety of categories and locations. The team will review the range of products on a daily basis to ensure the stock levels are sufficient for customer demand and balanced in accordance with maximum stock holding guidelines and place orders with suppliers across Europe. Key Activities & Responsibilities: · To ensure that the correct product / stock quantities are available, where possible, at the time of pick for all Inspiration/Innovation depot customers, whilst ensuring that waste is kept to a minimum. · To liaise on a regular basis with account managers regarding menu changes/other changes and customers’ requirements. · To assist the Stock Control Manager in the forecasting of volume requirements for contract suppliers through liaison with account managers/customers/other departments. · To assist in keeping the business informed of volume changes/fluctuations that may have an effect on the profitability of the business. · To ensure that there is a robust recovery process in place with regard to rejections that meet the supply chain expectations but is at a cost-efficient price for the business. · To work in a team-based environment where all managers/employees work together for the good of the business. · Via both formal and informal meetings ensure that your line manager or the board of Kff are kept updated on any opportunities or threats that could impact the business. · Through the department provide ongoing intelligence/data/information that can be used by other departments in order to make more informed decisions. · Ensure that all applicable legislation (H&S, Hygiene, BRC, etc) for a modern food business are in place and adhered to by all and that any violations are reported to the business. · Maintain and contribute to a working knowledge of Kff policies and regulations. · Specific projects or activities as directed by either your line manager or Kff board. · Specific projects or activities as directed by either your line manager or Kff board. Key Attributes: · Customer focused and solutions driven · Accurate and efficient IT skills · Excellent multi-tasking skills · First rate communication and interpersonal skills both verbal and written · A passion for driving costs out of the business · Team player with an understanding of people · Open minded and able to embrace and influence change · Ability to work under pressure · A ‘can do and will do’ attitude · Ability to deliver results At Brakes everyone is welcome. We don’t want you to ‘fit our culture’ we want you to help define it and we actively celebrate the unique talents of each and every colleague. We don’t just look at your CV, we’re more focused on who you are and your potential. As part of our values, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone has a voice, is appreciated and has the same opportunities. We work hard to ensure that everyone feels part of our business, as we care for one another and connect the world through food and trusted partnerships. Our ultimate goal is to ensure that everyone belongs and thrives at Brakes and we recognise that Brakes can only thrive when everyone feels they belong. We'll do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, speak to our resourcing team who will be happy to support you.