Inventory Investigator

Fresh Direct Group; Wigan; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK food business is seeking an Inventory Investigator in Wigan. In this role, you will manage stock levels, conduct counts, and report discrepancies to ensure customer satisfaction. The ideal candidate should possess strong problem-solving skills, communicate effectively, and be comfortable working in cold environments. Fresh Direct prides itself on fostering a diverse workplace and offers comprehensive benefits, including generous holidays and discounts on products.

Benefits

Pension scheme

Generous holiday

Family-friendly flexibility

Ongoing training

Discounts on products

Qualifications

• Highly organised and focused on delivering great customer service.
• Strong problem-solving skills essential for role.
• Ability to manage physical work effectively in a chilly environment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure optimal stock levels and conditions.
• Conduct regular inventory counts and investigate discrepancies.
• Generate reports to aid in stock rotation and customer satisfaction.

Skills

strong problem-solving skills

effective communication and relationship-building skills

ability to use Microsoft Office

ability to use SAP

understanding of material handling equipment

physical capability to work in a cool/cold environment

Tools

Microsoft Office

SAP

Job description

When you join Fresh Direct, you’ll become part of a top UK food business. You’ll also become part of Sysco GB –the world's leading foodservice company.We’re growing across the country and aiming to be the absolute best in our industry.Sojoin us inWiganasan Inventory investigator and take your career to the next level.

A satisfying role

We havea huge rangeof high-quality products in our warehouse.You’llmake sure we always havethe right amounts in the perfect condition.Working across our chill warehouse,you’llcarry out regular counts, investigatediscrepanciesand produce reports. By doing so,and by minimising shortages,you’llplay a key role instock rotation and customer satisfaction.

What you bring to the mix

Highly organised andfocused on delivering great customer service,you’vegot what it takes to excel with us:

• strong problem-solving skills
• the ability to use Microsoft Office and SAP
• an understanding of material handling equipment
• effective communication and relationship-building skills
• the ability todophysical work in a cool/cold environment.

Bags of benefits

We take care of our people. On our team, you’llbe able to take your pick from everything from a pension scheme and generous holiday to family-friendly flexibility and ongoing training. You’ll get fantastic discounts on our delicious products too.

Tempted to join the team? Apply today!

Additional Information

At Fresh Direct 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 Fresh Direct and we recognise that Fresh Direct 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.

Fresh Direct

Built on a passion for food and feeding the nation, at Fresh Direct we are dedicated to making life as easy and efficient for the chefs, cooks and caterers we serve across the country. We are the leading specialist supplier of locally and globally sourced fresh produce and dairy across Great Britain, bringing the best of the seasons to chefs’ menus.