Inventory & Purchasing Coordinator
We are working in partnership with a growing wholesale business on the appointment of an Inventory & Purchasing Coordinator on a full-time basis.
About the Role
The successful candidate will report directly to the Commercial Director and work closely with the R&D, Finance, Supply Chain & Warehouse Teams to ensure smooth inventory and Quality Management.
Key Responsibilities:
* Manage financial implications of supplier contracts, including negotiations on pricing, delivery schedules, and payment terms.
* Oversee purchase allocations to ensure alignment with budget and forecasted demand, building and maintaining financial accountability with suppliers.
* Use data to create financial forecasts for inventory investments and monitor demand to maintain cost-effective inventory levels.
* Oversee cost implications in the distribution of goods, working with logistics partners to maintain budget adherence and operational efficiency.
* Monitor shipment expenses and negotiate to reduce costs associated with logistics.
Inventory Management
Evaluate inventory metrics, ensure budget alignment, and work closely with supply chain on stock replenishment based on demand forecasting.
Align stock management with KPI targets, avoiding overstocking and mitigating financial risks of understocking.
Communicate stock availability, lead times, and other key financial metrics to relevant teams, enhancing departmental collaboration.
Quality Control
Ensure quality standards are met by measuring the quality and quantity of production output.
Create quality control inspections to be carried out by the warehouse team.
Use the data from inspections and audits to inform process improvement initiatives.
Ensure that QC is prioritised in supplier contracts and relationships.
Requirements
* 2 years experience in a similar supply chain role.
* Confident communicator who can work with little supervision.
* Experience working with suppliers.
* Strong Excel and MRP skills.
* Driving license.