Stores Coordinator

Adecco; Southampton; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Adecco is recruiting a Stores Coordinator in Southampton to support the Materials Manager with day-to-day stores and warehouse activities. The role focuses on inventory management, purchasing support, supplier liaison, and ensuring PPE and tooling are available to meet operational needs.

Ideal candidates have stores, warehouse, or inventory experience, strong administrative skills, and knowledge of SAP or similar ERP systems.

Qualifications

• Experience in stores, warehouse or inventory coordination.
• Experience using SAP or a similar ERP/MRP system.
• Strong admin and inventory management skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Outlook.
• Excellent organisational and time management abilities.
• Strong communication and supplier relations skills.
• Ability to work independently and prioritise workloads.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily stores operations, ensuring materials are received, stored and issued accurately.
• Maintain inventory records using internal systems.
• Raise and process purchase orders (POs) using SAP or similar ERP/MRP systems.
• Track POs, deliveries, and stock movements to ensure materials are available.
• Liaise with suppliers to resolve delivery issues and queries.
• Manage PPE and tooling requests with accurate tracking.
• Produce reports using Excel and Outlook; assist with stock takes.

Skills

Stores coordination

Warehouse logistics

Inventory management

SAP ERP

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Organisational skills

Time management

Communication

Independent work

Health & safety

Tools

SAP

Job description

Stores Coordinator

Location: Southampton | Pay Rate: £13.11 per hour | Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 4:00pm

About the Role

We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Stores Coordinator to support the Materials Manager in the day-to‑day coordination of stores and warehouse activities. This role is focused on inventory management, purchasing support, supplier liaison, and ensuring materials, PPE, and tooling are available to meet operational requirements.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with stores, warehouse, or inventory experience who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and has strong administrative and organisational skills.

Please note: This role does not require a forklift licence or forklift operation.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily stores operations, ensuring materials are received, stored, and issued accurately.
• Maintain accurate inventory records using internal inventory management systems.
• Raise and process purchase orders (POs) using SAP or similar ERP/MRP systems.
• Track purchase orders, deliveries, and stock movements to ensure materials are available when required.
• Liaise with suppliers to resolve delivery issues, discrepancies, and service-related queries.
• Manage PPE and tooling requests, ensuring accurate tracking and record keeping.
• Produce reports and maintain records using Microsoft Excel and Outlook.
• Assist with stock takes, audits, and inventory checks.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within the stores function.
• Work closely with operations, procurement, and logistics teams to ensure efficient material flow.
• Follow health and safety procedures and maintain a safe working environment.

Skills & Experience

Essential

• Previous experience in a stores, warehouse, inventory, or logistics coordination role.
• Experience using SAP or a similar ERP/MRP system.
• Strong administrative and inventory management skills.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Outlook.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to build effective relationships with suppliers and internal teams.
• Ability to work independently and prioritise workloads effectively.
• Understanding of health and safety practices within a warehouse or logistics environment.

Desirable

• Experience within logistics, engineering, manufacturing, rail, or a similar operational environment.
• Previous experience supporting procurement or purchasing activities.

Working Hours

Monday to Friday

8:00am - 4:00pm

40 hours per week

Occasional flexibility may be required to support operational requirements.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive hourly rate of £13.11 per hour
• Monday to Friday working pattern with weekends free
• Stable, long‑term opportunity
• Friendly and supportive working environment
• Opportunity to develop skills within stores, inventory, and supply chain operations

If you have experience in stores coordination, inventory management, or warehouse administration and are looking for your next opportunity in Southampton, we'd love to hear from you.

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If you do not hear from us within five working days, your application may not have progressed on this occasion. We encourage you to apply for future opportunities.

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.