Inventory Coordinator

EMS Healthcare; Chester; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Buy and Sell Holiday Scheme

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Leave

Annual Occasion Day

Health Shield Healthcare Cash Plan

Cycle to Work Scheme

Electric Car Scheme

Tech Scheme

Access to trained Mental Health FirstA

Job summary

EMS Healthcare is seeking a highly organised Inventory Coordinator to support stock accuracy and efficient warehouse operations across our healthcare projects in the UK. Working with the Inventory Manager, you will coordinate stock movements, maintain records and ensure deliveries are checked and stored correctly.

This role suits someone with warehousing, stock control or logistics experience who thrives in a fast-paced environment, values accuracy, safety and continuous improvement, and is

Qualifications

• Experience within inventory, stores, warehouse, stock control, logistics or a similar environment.
• Experience maintaining accurate stock records using systems, spreadsheets or stock-control processes.
• Good understanding of goods-in, goods-out, stock counting and inventory accuracy principles.
• Ability to prioritise workload and coordinate multiple activities effectively.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across departments.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily inventory activities in line with operational priorities.
• Maintain accurate stock records across inventory systems and tracking processes.
• Monitor stock levels, locations, batch information and inventory data.
• Coordinate picking, packing, staging and issuing of stock for delivery, transfer and operational requirements.
• Support goods-in activities, ensuring deliveries are checked, recorded and stored correctly.
• Investigate stock discrepancies, shortages and damages and work with the Inventory Manager to resolve issues.
• Assist with stock takes, cycle counts and inventory audits.
• Liaise with internal departments to ensure stock availability and support project requirements.
• Help maintain a safe, organised and efficient warehouse environment.
• Support reporting, administration and continuous improvement initiatives within inventory control.
• Work in line with company procedures, quality standards and health and safety requirements.

Job description

We are looking for a highly organised and detail-focused Inventory Coordinator to support the effective management of inventory across our operation. Working closely with the Inventory Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring stock accuracy, coordinating stock movements and maintaining efficient inventory processes that support operational and project delivery. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in stock control, warehousing or logistics who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment where accuracy and organisation are critical.

What You'll Be Doing

• Coordinate daily inventory activities in line with operational priorities
• Maintain accurate stock records across inventory systems and tracking processes
• Monitor stock levels, locations, batch information and inventory data
• Coordinate picking, packing, staging and issuing of stock for delivery, transfer and operational requirements
• Support goods-in activities, ensuring deliveries are checked, recorded and stored correctly
• Investigate stock discrepancies, shortages and damages and work with the Inventory Manager to resolve issues
• Assist with stock takes, cycle counts and inventory audits
• Liaise with internal departments to ensure stock availability and support project requirements
• Help maintain a safe, organised and efficient warehouse environment
• Support reporting, administration and continuous improvement initiatives within inventory control
• Work in line with company procedures, quality standards and health and safety requirements

Requirements

Essential Experience

• Previous experience within inventory, stores, warehouse, stock control, logistics or a similar environment
• Experience maintaining accurate stock records using systems, spreadsheets or stock-control processes
• Good understanding of goods-in, goods-out, stock counting and inventory accuracy principles
• Ability to prioritise workload and coordinate multiple activities effectively
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across departments

Desirable Experience

• Experience using inventory management systems, ERP systems or barcode scanning technology
• Experience supporting stock audits and cycle counting activities
• Fork Lift Truck licence or warehouse equipment experience
• Experience within healthcare, technical services, field operations or project-based environments

Key Skills

• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
• Accurate and methodical in your approach to work
• Confident using systems, spreadsheets and digital stock-control tools
• A proactive problem solver with a continuous improvement mindset
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team
• Numerate with strong record-keeping abilities
• Committed to maintaining high standards of safety and housekeeping

Additional Requirements

• Full UK residency
• Full UK driving licence and access to reliable transport (public transport is not recommended due to office location)
• Flexibility to travel throughout the UK and overseas when required

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 28 days after 5 years' service
• Buy and Sell Holiday Scheme
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Leave
• Annual Occasion Day, giving you an extra day for a meaningful personal event or celebration
• Health Shield Healthcare Cash Plan
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Electric Car Scheme
• Tech Scheme
• Access to trained Mental Health First Aiders and wellbeing support