Inventory Coordinator

Green Folk; Worcester; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Green Folk in Worcester is seeking an Inventory Coordinator to maintain accurate stores records, ensure stock availability for production, and coordinate material movements in a low-volume, high-value manufacturing environment.

This role supports procurement and warehouse activities, conducts cycle counts, updates ERP/MRP data, and helps drive lean improvements to sustain uninterrupted manufacturing operations.

Qualifications

• Experience in inventory control, stock management, warehouse operations, or supply chain coordination within an ISO 9001 manufacturing environment.
• Experience using ERP/MRP systems (Oracle would be advantageous)
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills (Excel, Access, Teams + SharePoint)
• Good understanding of inventory management principles.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Produce inventory reports, stock valuation reports, and KPI metrics.
• Analyse inventory trends and recommend improvements.
• Update material master data and inventory records.
• Assist with audits and compliance requirements.
• Identify opportunities to improve inventory processes and reduce waste.
• Support lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Assist in the implementation of inventory management best practices.
• Monitor and maintain accurate inventory records within the ERP/MRP system.
• Perform regular cycle counts and support full stock takes.
• Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies and variances.
• Ensure all stock movements are accurately recorded and processed.
• Maintain inventory accuracy targets and KPI reporting.
• Ensure raw materials, components, and consumables are available to meet production schedules.
• Coordinate the issue and return of materials to and from production.
• Monitor stock levels and identify shortages or excess inventory.
• Work closely with Production Planners to support manufacturing requirements.
• Raise purchase requisitions and purchase orders for approved materials.
• Monitor supplier deliveries and follow up on overdue orders.
• Maintain agreed minimum and maximum stock levels.
• Support supplier performance monitoring and inventory optimisation initiatives.
• Coordinate goods receipt, inspection, storage, and dispatch activities.
• Ensure inventory is stored safely and organised efficiently.
• Work with warehouse personnel to maintain stock location accuracy.
• Support inbound and outbound logistics planning as required.

Skills

Inventory control

Stock management

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Problem-solving

Excel skills

Tools

Oracle ERP/MRP

Excel

Access

Teams

SharePoint

Job description

Inventory Coordinator

Manufacturing sector

Monday to Thursday 8am-4.30pm & Friday 8am-3.30pm (39hr week)

£42,000 - £48,000 per annum

Red Hill, Worcester

Purpose

We are excited to be recruiting for a brand-new position for our Worcester based client who specialise in critical component manufacturing (low volume, high value precision made pieces - this is a place where you will take great pride in what you manufacture). Our client is in need of an Inventory Coordinator who will be responsible for maintaining accurate stores/inventory records, ensuring stock availability for production, coordinating material movements, and supporting procurement and warehouse activities. The role plays a critical part in ensuring uninterrupted manufacturing operations through effective inventory control, stock accuracy, and timely replenishment of materials.

Essential background needed

• Previous experience in inventory control, stock management, warehouse operations, or supply chain coordination within an ISO 9001 manufacturing environment.
• Experience using ERP/MRP systems (Oracle would be advantageous)
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills (Excel, Access, Teams + SharePoint)
• Good understanding of inventory management principles.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.

Key Responsibilities

Data & Reporting

• Produce inventory reports, stock valuation reports, and KPI metrics.
• Analyse inventory trends and recommend improvements.
• Update material master data and inventory records.
• Assist with audits and compliance requirements.

Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve inventory processes and reduce waste.
• Support lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Assist in the implementation of inventory management best practices.

Inventory Control

• Monitor and maintain accurate inventory records within the ERP/MRP system.
• Perform regular cycle counts and support full stock takes.
• Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies and variances.
• Ensure all stock movements are accurately recorded and processed.
• Maintain inventory accuracy targets and KPI reporting.

Production Support

• Ensure raw materials, components, and consumables are available to meet production schedules.
• Coordinate the issue and return of materials to and from production.
• Monitor stock levels and identify shortages or excess inventory.
• Work closely with Production Planners to support manufacturing requirements.

Purchasing & Replenishment

• Raise purchase requisitions and purchase orders for approved materials.
• Monitor supplier deliveries and follow up on overdue orders.
• Maintain agreed minimum and maximum stock levels.
• Support supplier performance monitoring and inventory optimisation initiatives.

Warehouse & Logistics Coordination

• Coordinate goods receipt, inspection, storage, and dispatch activities.
• Ensure inventory is stored safely and organised efficiently.
• Work with warehouse personnel to maintain stock location accuracy.
• Support inbound and outbound logistics planning as required.

Embracing diversity in all its forms, our client is an equal opportunity employer. They welcome individuals from all walks of life, irrespective of race, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion, or belief.