Supply Chain Administrator

Purchasing - Taiko Acton

Contract: Full Time

Salary: £27,000 - £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.

As a Supply Chain Administrator, you will play a crucial role in maintaining the smooth operation of our supply chain processes. You’ll work closely with various teams, including the warehouse, procurement, and suppliers, ensuring that stock levels are maintained and deliveries arrive on time. This is a hands-on, administrative role that requires strong Excel skills and the ability to manage data effectively.

No prior supply chain experience is required – we’re looking for someone with strong Excel skills, a head for numbers, and great communication abilities. Full training will be provided.

Key Responsibilities

Input, update, and maintain accurate stock data in our systems to ensure inventory levels are always up to date.
Assist in calculating and forecasting future stock requirements based on sales trends and current stock levels.
Raise and manage purchase orders, ensuring all orders are placed in a timely manner and follow up on order statuses.
Work closely with the warehouse team to monitor incoming stock and deliveries. Assist in resolving any stock discrepancies or delivery issues.
Communicate with suppliers to confirm order details, track deliveries, and address any potential delays or issues.
Support the team with regular reporting on stock levels, supplier performance, and delivery schedules.
Provide administrative support to the Supply Chain team, including maintaining records, filing, and assisting with any additional tasks as needed.

We're proud to offer

Opportunity to grow your career alongside with us with available apprentice program
Brilliant support services designed to enhance your physical, mental and financial wellbeing.
Annual discretionary bonus subject to business and overall performance
Discretionary Life Assurance
Discretionary Income Protection
Group Personal Pension
Private Medical Cash Plan
Bespoke reward platform including access to retail, cinema & gym discounts.
50% off your food every time you dine with us for you and 3 friends.
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.
Annual Awards ceremony celebrating our success and offering winning Managers free trips to Japan.

About us

Come roll with us and be part of something big. Celebrate global success across:

Over 1500 retail kiosks globally (YO!, Panku, Mai Taiko Snowfox & Bento)
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