Food Data Administrator

TVS SCS; Gloucester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics and supply chain company based in Gloucester is looking for a meticulous data entry specialist to ensure the quality of food product data across various databases. The role involves processing product information, checking for errors, and maintaining accurate documentation. Ideal candidates will possess a keen eye for detail and have good IT skills, especially in Word and Excel. Attractive benefits include a competitive salary, pension scheme, flexible holidays, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Pension scheme with up to 6% employer matched contributions

Life assurance

25 days holiday + 8 statutory bank holidays

Holiday buy-back scheme

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Employee Assistance Programme for wellness support

Cycle to work scheme

Professional Membership and Study Sponsorship

Employee referral scheme with financial reward

Discounted eye test vouchers

Early finish Fridays

Qualifications

• Experience or interest in the food sector is desirable but not essential.
• Candidates must be eligible for Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance.

Responsibilities

• Input food product data into various databases ensuring consistency.
• Receive, check, and process product information with suppliers.
• Maintain documentation and update relevant trackers.
• Correct any errors or anomalies in data records.

Skills

Meticulous approach to data entry

Good working knowledge of IT Systems and Software Packages (Word, Excel)

Attention to detail

Self-driven and motivated

Job description

About the role:

TVS are working as part of Team Leidos, which is a team of defence and logistics specialists supporting a major contract providing an end-to-end supply chain service delivering commodity and inventory savings to the UK Ministry of Defence.

Purpose:

Inputting food product data into a variety of different databases ensuring that the quality of data is consistent throughout the entire process.

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

Receiving product information (such as pack size or weight), making changes to agreed items and allocating new codes.

Checking information with suppliers to ensure alignment.

Processing code numbers and items by following a set procedure.

Maintaining documentation and updating relevant trackers.

Liaising with internal and external shareholders to ensure data is recorded accurately.

Correcting any errors or anomalies and distributing the final Food range versions to specific distribution lists each month.

Ensuring that data is despatched to appropriate agencies for loading into official systems.

Using the information and completing appropriate forms to inform an electronic Catalogue system of line items.

Updating, processing and uploading documents from Excel and PDF onto the Food website.

Any additional administrative tasks as required by the Food Commodity Manager.

Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications and Experience:

• Meticulous approach to all aspects of data entry.
• Good working knowledge of IT System and Software Packages including Word and Excel.
• Attention to detail is essential.
• Self-driven and motivated to achieve completion of tasks to business-critical deadlines.
• Experience or interest in the food sector is desirable but not essential.

In return for your hard work, we offer excellent career progression opportunities and a professional environment where you can acquire, use, and continue developing your skills.

Your package will include:

• Competitive Salary
• Pension scheme with up to 6% employer matched contributions
• Life assurance
• 25 days holiday + 8 statutory bank holidays (of which 5 can be taken flexibly throughout the year)
• Holiday buy-back scheme (5 additional days available)
• Established hybrid working structure
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Employee Assistance Programme supporting wellness with immediate access for you and your family to:
  1. Virtual GP consultations and second opinions
  2. Mental health support and counselling
  3. Online physiotherapy
  4. Access to CONNECTPlus long-term health condition support
  5. Wellbeing and healthy living support
• Cycle to work scheme
• Professional Membership and Study Sponsorship
• Pass scheme ( 100 per year to undertake training of your choice)
• Quarterly employee recognition awards
• Employee referral scheme with financial reward
• Benefits hub with employee retail discounts
• Discounted eye test vouchers
• Early finish Fridays

At TVS SCS we encourage and support our employees to realise their potential. They are empowered to take initiative and achieve high impact results that really make a difference to our business and our customers.

Security Clearance Requirement

Candidates must be eligible to undergo Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance. This process includes verification of identity, right to work in the UK, employment history, and a basic criminal records check for unspent convictions. Please note that candidates must have resided in the UK for 3 years to meet BPSS eligibility requirements.

If you require any adjustments to allow you take a full and active part in the selection process, please notify us as part of your application. Please note TVS Supply Chain Solutions is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
TVS have signed the Armed Forces covenant and are a forces friendly employer.