Inventory Stock Controller

Bidvest New Zealand Limited; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Bidfood Auckland is seeking an Inventory & Stock Controller who focuses on accuracy and process improvement. You will work with Warehouse, Dispatch, Purchasing and Food Safety teams to maintain inventory integrity and reduce discrepancies.

Ideal candidates have hands-on experience with inventory control, WMS, and a proactive, detail-driven mindset to support stocktakes and daily operations within a fast-paced foodservice environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in inventory control, stock control or warehouse operations.
• Experience using a Warehouse Management System (WMS).
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Ability to build positive working relationships across teams.
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach.
• Foodservice, FMCG, logistics or distribution experience would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate inventory records across all warehouse areas.
• Investigate and resolve stock discrepancies and inventory variances.
• Complete stock adjustments and reconciliations in line with company procedures.
• Support rolling stocktakes and full warehouse stocktakes.
• Monitor inventory movements and location accuracy within the WMS.
• Assist with training and coaching staff on inventory and WMS processes.
• Support Food Safety, FIFO and Health & Safety requirements.
• Identify opportunities to improve inventory accuracy and operational efficiency.

Skills

Inventory control

Stock control

Warehouse operations

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Proactive solutions

Foodservice experience

Tools

Warehouse Management System (WMS)

Job description

At Bidfood Auckland, we are proud to be the Partner of Choice for Auckland’s Foodservice Industry. Our people are at the heart of our success, and we are committed to creating a workplace where ownership, quality, care, teamwork and passion drive everything we do.

About the Role

We are looking for a detail-focused Inventory & Stock Controller who enjoys solving problems, improving processes and making sure stock records are accurate. This role works closely with Warehouse, Dispatch, Purchasing and Food Safety teams to ensure inventory integrity is maintained at all times.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate inventory records across all warehouse areas.
• Investigate and resolve stock discrepancies and inventory variances.
• Complete stock adjustments and reconciliations in line with company procedures.
• Support rolling stocktakes and full warehouse stocktakes.
• Monitor inventory movements and location accuracy within the WMS.
• Assist with training and coaching staff on inventory and WMS processes.
• Support Food Safety, FIFO and Health & Safety requirements.
• Identify opportunities to improve inventory accuracy and operational efficiency.

What We Are Looking For

• Experience in inventory control, stock control or warehouse operations.
• Experience using a Warehouse Management System (WMS).
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Ability to build positive working relationships across teams.
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach.
• Foodservice, FMCG, logistics or distribution experience would be an advantage.

Our Values