Stock Coordinator

STADA Arzneimittel AG; Huddersfield; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company in Huddersfield seeks a Stock Coordinator to manage inventory within a dual 3PL model. The role involves maintaining optimal stock levels, collaborating across departments, and supporting the S&OP processes. Ideal candidates will have at least 2 years of experience in Supply Chain within the FMCG or pharmaceutical sectors, along with expertise in SAP and excellent Microsoft Office skills. Benefits include competitive salary, hybrid working, and extensive leave options.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Car allowance

Annual bonus scheme

25 days annual leave

Private Medical Insurance

Electric Car Scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in Supply Chain, ideally within FMCG or pharmaceutical sectors.
• Solid understanding of S&OP or Integrated Business Planning (IBP).
• Experience in ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Maintain optimal stock levels across two 3PLs.
• Work with the Logistics team and 3PL partners.
• Support the UK S&OP process with inventory challenges.

Skills

Supply Chain Management

Collaboration

Logistics

Data Analysis

Education

Degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Role Purpose

Huddersfield | United Kingdom (GB) | Full-time | 12-month Fixed-Term Contract

As a key contributor to supply chain operations, this role is responsible for ensuring optimal stock balance within a dual third-party logistics (3PL) model. It involves managing the efficient flow of inventory from both internal and external manufacturing sites and coordinating transfers between the two 3PL providers.

The role ensures that stock coverage is maintained to meet service level targets, including monitoring product quality release timelines. It requires close collaboration with Customer Services and Sales teams to identify and prioritise urgent customer orders.

Additionally, the role actively participates in local Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) processes to communicate and address inventory-related service challenges, ensuring alignment across functions and timely resolution of supply issues.

Your Impact in This Role

As Stock Coordinator, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth and efficient flow of inventory across our supply chain network. Your responsibilities will include:

• Inventory Management: Maintain optimal stock levels across two 3PLs, ensuring availability without overstocking.
• Transport Planning: Work closely with the Logistics team and 3PL partners to ensure correct frequency and volume of movements between 3PLs.
• Supplier Coordination: Work with internal Supply Planning team and Inbound Coordinator to ensure flow of inbound is correctly prioritized.
• Sales & Operations Planning process: Support the UK S&OP process by feeding in key inventory related service challenges.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Collaborate with internal stakeholders including Logistics, Supply Planning, Customer Services and Sales. Ensure that all stock requirements for promotional activities/additional business opportunities are captured and that inventory is available in 3PLs.

What We're Looking For

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in Supply Chain, ideally within FMCG or pharmaceutical sectors
• Degree (or equivalent experience) in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business, or a related field preferred
• Experince in SAP or similar ERP systems
• Solid understanding of S&OP or Integrated Business Planning (IBP)
• Strong command of Microsoft Office, especially Excel

Key Skills & Behaviours

We’re seeking a values-driven and customer-focused professional with strong collaborative leadership skills. You align team goals with business strategy, build trusted cross-functional relationships, and lead change with resilience. Organised and results-oriented, you prioritise effectively, use data to drive decisions, and have a track record of improving performance and delivering meaningful outcomes.

How we care for you

At Thornton & Ross our purpose “Caring for people’s health as a trusted partner” motivates us every day. And what would be a better place than starting with our own employees. Which is why we give much in return:

💸 Competitive salary, car allowance and annual bonus scheme.

🗝 Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme offering 8% employer contribution rates.

⌚ Hybrid working – we spend three days of your choice in the office, with the remaining days working at home.

🌴 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays with the potential to buy up to 5 additional days.

🏥 Health benefits provided through our Vitality Private Medical Insurance.

🧠 Wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Programme and KYAN Wellbeing – offering free coaching and counselling services for you and your family.

⚡ Electric Car Scheme through Octopus Energy, plus free on-site EV charging.

👪 Enhanced Family Leave.

🎉 Plus, many more employee benefits & celebration events.

STADA Group values and promotes its diverse culture, regardless of gender, age, social or ethnic origin, disabilities, religion, ideology, or sexual orientation. We use the strength of our uniqueness to develop creative ideas, expand our experience and increase innovative strength. Our focus is on equal opportunities, respectful cooperation, and the promotion of an inclusive working environment. We are looking forward to your application and welcome applications without a pharmaceutical background.