Strategic Supply Chain & Inventory Coordinator

Butler Rose; Ulverston; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Butler Rose Procurement & Supply Chain is seeking a highly organised Supply Chain & Inventory Co-ordinator in Cumbria. The role focuses on planning, stock control and supplier coordination to improve operational performance. It combines data analysis with practical, frontline supply chain activities and process improvements.

The successful candidate will work with colleagues and external suppliers to ensure accurate information informs planning decisions and to maintain appropriate stock levels.

Qualifications

• Experience working with operational data, stock information, planning or supplier-related activities.
• Confidence using Excel and business systems to analyse information and maintain accurate records.
• The ability to recognise patterns, investigate discrepancies and recommend practical solutions.
• Strong attention to detail and a structured approach to managing workloads.

Responsibilities

• Analyse business requirements and historical trends to help anticipate future supply needs.
• Review planning information regularly, highlighting changes that may affect operational priorities.
• Maintain reliable data and reporting to support informed commercial and operational decisions.
• Help colleagues prepare for fluctuations in demand and changes to business requirements.
• Identify emerging challenges and work with relevant teams to agree appropriate solutions.
• Contribute to the development of more effective planning methods and reporting practices.
• Review inventory information to ensure stock levels remain appropriate to business needs.
• Investigate discrepancies and identify opportunities to improve stock accuracy and control.
• Highlight items requiring attention, including potential shortages and surplus holdings.
• Support decisions around stock allocation, replenishment priorities and inventory efficiency.
• Work with colleagues to balance availability, cost and operational requirements.
• Recommend practical improvements to reduce waste and make better use of available resources.
• Support the coordination of supply requirements from initial order placement through to delivery.
• Maintain regular communication with external partners to obtain updates and resolve routine queries.
• Track outstanding commitments and help ensure that agreed actions are completed on time.
• Assist with investigating delays, discrepancies and other issues that could disrupt operations.
• Maintain accurate records and provide timely updates to relevant stakeholders.
• Help identify opportunities to streamline processes, strengthen controls and improve supplier coordination.

Skills

Analytical ability

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Excel

Business systems

Stock information experience

Tools

Excel

Business systems

Job description

Butler Rose Procurement & Supply Chain is seeking a highly organised Supply Chain & Inventory Co-ordinator in Cumbria. The role focuses on planning, stock control and supplier coordination to improve operational performance. It combines data analysis with practical, frontline supply chain activities and process improvements.

The successful candidate will work with colleagues and external suppliers to ensure accurate information informs planning decisions and to maintain appropriate stock levels.