Inventory & Control Room Assistant
About us:
Trents are a significant player in the South Island foodservice and retail convenience markets. We have branches and teams across the South Island looking after regional and national customers. We pride ourselves on our wide range of quality products, great team, dynamic culture and commitment to excellent customer service.
We are part of Foodstuffs South Island, our 100% kiwi-owned and operated cooperative that supports the brands that we all know and love - PAK’nSAVE, New World, Four Square, and On the Spot - as well as our Trents customers.
About the role:
Based at our Invercargill branch, this role plays a key part in maintaining accurate inventory control and supporting early‑morning operations across the warehouse and control room. You’ll contribute to inventory accuracy and availability by identifying stock issues, completing required checks, and investigating discrepancies, while adhering strictly to approved inventory controls, food safety, and H&S requirements. You’ll work closely with the Inventory Coordinator, following agreed controls and supporting inventory accuracy across the site.
You’ll also provide Control Room support (dispatch queries and delivery planning), acting as an early‑morning point of contact for operational issues, creating daily driver run plans using Microlise, and assisting with customer service in our Cash & Carry area as required. This is a hands‑on role suited to someone with strong inventory knowledge, high attention to detail, and the ability to manage competing priorities.
Standard hours are 5:00am – 1:30pm, Monday to Friday. Training will require some flexibility around start and finish times.
About you:
We’re looking for someone who is:
- Experienced in a wholesale, food service, or warehouse environment
- Confident working with inventory systems and documentation
- Highly accurate, detail‑focused, and well organised
- Comfortable working early morning shifts and supporting day‑to‑day operations
- Safety‑focused, reliable, and able to communicate clearly with a wide range of people
- Competent with computers (SAP experience is an advantage)
Food Safety Programme knowledge and an understanding of operational Health & Safety are essential.
Don't Meet Every Requirement?
We encourage you to apply anyway. We are looking for individuals with diverse experiences and are keen to hear from those who believe they have the drive and potential to succeed in this role.
What we offer:
- The opportunity to begin a career with a company that fosters personal development and encourages internal promotion
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- An excellent work environment with a competitive remuneration package, including medical insurance (after a qualifying period)
- Discounted purchasing at Trents and other merchants
Apply now:
Ready to take on the challenge? We'd love to hear from you – apply now.
Foodstuffs South Island is a Pride Pledge organisation, and we are committed to an inclusive workplace where everyone thrives, every day and we celebrate our diversity as strength.
In line with our commitment to the health and safety of our people and communities we have an active drug and alcohol policy, and successful applicants will be required to complete pre-employment drug and alcohol testing.