Stock Controller - Nights

As a Stock Controller (Inventory Controller) you will ensure the Warehouse stock count is completed in a timely and accurate manner for all fresh stock, and analysis of the stock count compared to the stock system to report / investigate any potential differences. You will also support the operation with customer shortages.

Bicester, Oxfordshire

Sunday - Thursday 09.00pm - 06.00am

• Daily stock counts — Complete full fresh‑warehouse counts each day and record key figures in a structured spreadsheet.
• Racking accuracy checks — Verify products in racking against system data to ensure alignment and correct discrepancies.
• Product date reporting — Produce accurate product‑date reports for Operations and Procurement using spreadsheet tools.
• Stock data interpretation — Analyse stock trends to identify potential shortages and take proactive action to prevent issues.
• Operational collaboration — Work closely with Operations to minimise customer shortages and maintain smooth supply flow.
• Warehouse stock locating — Assist Operations in locating stock within the warehouse quickly and efficiently.
• Issue escalation — Communicate stock or system issues promptly to the Stock/Operations Manager to enable timely corrective action.
• Night‑market purchasing — Source and purchase stock from the night market when required to reduce customer shortages.

• Strong attention to detail
• Effective Self-management and task organisation
• MS Excel knowledge
• Clear communication
• Ability to manage multiple priorities at any one time
• 20 days holiday + Bank Holidays
• Company Pension Scheme
• Life assurance
• Lunch Provided on Fridays
• Discounted Products
• Canteen
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Company Events

We are committed to being an equals opportunity employer.

The Menu Partners (TMP) is a fast-paced, high-performing food production and distribution business supporting premium hospitality customers across the UK. We take pride in delivering exceptional service, high-quality products, and reliable logistics solutions.

We are a forward-thinking food solutions business, built on a passion for quality, innovation, and exceptional service. As one of the UK’s leading end-to-end food partners, we bring together expertise in sourcing, manufacturing, logistics, and menu development to help our customers thrive in an ever-changing market.

Within our wider group of businesses, we also operate Absolute Taste, a leading event catering company, Absolute Taste Inflight (our private jet catering division), along with farm shops, a pub, and more.

At The Menu Partners, we don’t just supply food, we create smarter, more efficient, and more sustainable ways of working. Our mission is to empower chefs, operators, and brands with the products, insight, and support they need to deliver outstanding food experiences every day.

Our people are central to our success, and as we continue to grow, we are investing in building a strong, proactive operations function that supports our logistics and warehouse teams and ensures seamless service delivery to our customers.