Allied Bakeries make the top bread brands Kingsmill, Allinson’s and Sunblest. Across our bakeries we make white, wholemeal and seeded market-leading loaves, as well as Kingsmill 50/50, the nation’s favourite Healthier White, delicious pancakes, crumpets, hot cross buns and more.
We take massive pride in our brands and all that we do, including our bakeries having one of the best safety performance records in the industry. We know that the success of our business depends on us having the right people on the team, so if you’re looking to join a business that values its people, encourages everyone to get involved and be the best they can be, we’d love to hear from you.
We encourage candidates to request any reasonable adjustments they may require throughout the recruitment process.
Overview of role
Location: Liverpool
As a Stores Controller you will be responsible for managing stock levels including re-ordering of goods, ensuring efficient inventory control, and maintaining a smooth flow of goods. Reporting and working closely with the Technical Controller in the daily running of the stores environment to maintain the highest of standards.
This role is site-based working Monday to Friday 7:30am-4pm. Salary: £29,795.22pa.
Key Accountabilities
1. Ensuring that all company assets and materials are managed in accordance with the company stock control and purchasing procedures.
2. Attend to the delivery of ingredients and stocks (internal/external) and register those deliveries by performing a quality and quantity check in line with the internal processes and procedures.
3. Register, evaluate and process items for date damage, waste or re-use, logging and updating appropriate parties as necessary.
4. Be responsible for the cleanliness and H&S in the Store area.
5. Stock Management: Monitor stock levels, conduct regular stock checks, and reorder supplies as needed. Keep accurate records of stock movements.
6. Goods Receiving: Receive deliveries, inspect goods, verify quantities and input the deliveries into the site systems. Coordinate with suppliers to resolve any discrepancies.
7. Inventory Control: Update inventory management systems, track usage patterns, and identify slow-moving or obsolete items.
8. Forklift Operation: Safely operate an FLT to offload, load and move goods within the stores and yard area and deliver them to relevant areas and departments.
9. Dispatch Support: Occasionally assist in the dispatch and basket wash area, ensuring timely and accurate order fulfilment.
10. Safety Compliance: Adhere to H&S and Food safety protocols while handling materials and operating the FLT. Maintaining cleanliness and safety of stores and yard. Carry out racking inspections.
The Right Person
11. FLT License essential.
12. Basic IT skills (Word/Excel)
13. SAP desirable but not essential.
Our defining value is to ‘Be The Best We Can Be’. The behaviours we believe help us do this and are key to our success are: Aim High, I Do What I Say, Work Together and Everybody Matters.
'We strive to ensure that all employee's receive the resources they need to succeed, to build a diverse and inclusive organisation that represents our communities and generates the best outcomes for consumers, customers and stakeholders’.