Inventory & Purchasing Coordinator

JUICE RECRUITMENT; Bath; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite parking

Job summary

JUICE RECRUITMENT is partnering with a well-established product-led business in Bath to recruit a Purchasing & Inventory Coordinator. The role focuses on forecasting, purchasing, inventory control and supplier coordination in a fast-paced environment.

You'll support end-to-end procurement, manage purchase orders, monitor stock levels, and maintain data accuracy while collaborating across teams to optimise seasonal planning and cost efficiency.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in purchasing, demand planning, forecasting, or inventory management.
• Strong Excel skills with large data sets.
• Excellent analytical and numerical abilities.
• Outstanding organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Experience with overseas suppliers is advantageous.
• Exposure to ERP or stock management systems.

Responsibilities

• Support end-to-end procurement, ensuring product availability while maintaining cost efficiency.
• Coordinate forecasts and product launches with internal stakeholders and suppliers.
• Manage purchase orders from placement through to delivery.
• Monitor stock levels and recommend actions to minimise shortages.
• Maintain accurate product pricing, costings and system data.
• Liaise with overseas suppliers, freight forwarders and internal teams to coordinate shipments.
• Track production timelines and provide regular progress updates.
• Produce and analyse KPI reports relating to stock availability and shipping performance.
• Work across departments to support forecasting and seasonal planning.
• Identify risks and implement practical process improvements.

Skills

Forecasting

Inventory management

Data analysis

Supplier relations

Excel skills

Tools

ERP systems

Stock management

Job description

Purchasing & Inventory Coordinator
Bath
Full-Time
Up to £33,000 per annum

At Juice Recruitment, we're delighted to be supporting a well-established and highly respected product-led business in their search for a Purchasing & Inventory Coordinator to join their friendly and collaborative team in Bath.

This is an exciting opportunity for an organised and analytical supply chain professional who enjoys taking ownership, building strong supplier relationships, and ensuring products are delivered on time and within budget. Working closely with the Production Manager, you'll play a key role in forecasting, purchasing, inventory management, and supplier coordination within a fast-paced, seasonal environment.

The Role:

As Purchasing & Inventory Coordinator, you'll support the end-to-end procurement process, helping to ensure product availability whilst maintaining cost efficiency and operational excellence.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Supporting forecasting activities and helping to ensure timely product supply
• Coordinating product reprints and new product launches with internal stakeholders and suppliers
• Managing purchase orders from placement through to delivery
• Monitoring stock levels and recommending actions to minimise stock shortages
• Maintaining accurate product pricing, costings, and system data
• Liaising with overseas suppliers, freight forwarders, and internal teams to coordinate shipments
• Tracking production timelines and providing regular progress updates
• Producing and analysing KPI reports relating to stock availability and shipping performance
• Working collaboratively across departments to support forecasting and seasonal planning
• Identifying risks proactively and implementing practical solutions to improve processes

About You:

We're keen to speak with candidates who are highly organised, commercially aware and confident working with both data and suppliers.

You'll ideally have:

• A minimum of 2 years’ experience within purchasing, demand planning, forecasting, inventory management, or a similar supply chain role
• Strong Excel skills and confidence working with large volumes of data
• Excellent analytical and numerical abilities
• Outstanding organisational skills with exceptional attention to detail
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Experience managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• A proactive and solutions-focused approach
• Previous experience working with overseas suppliers would be advantageous

Desirable Experience

• FMCG, product, manufacturing, print, packaging, or retail sector experience
• Experience importing goods from Far East suppliers
• Exposure to ERP or stock management systems
• Additional language skills such as Mandarin or Cantonese would be beneficial but are not essential

What's in it for You?

• Join a successful and growing organisation with a strong reputation in its sector
• Work within a supportive and collaborative team environment
• Enjoy a varied and hands‑on role with genuine responsibility
• Opportunity to develop your procurement and supply chain career
• Salary up to £33,000 per annum
• Free Onsite Parking

If you're a detail-oriented Purchasing or Inventory professional looking for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you.

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