Supply Chain Coordinator

AKW Medi-care Limited; Droitwich Spa; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work patterns

60% office, 40% home based

25 days annual leave plus bank-holiday

Virtual GP and second medical opinion

Job summary

AKW Medi-Care Ltd in Droitwich Spa is seeking a Supply Chain Coordinator to support Demand Planning and Purchasing. You will review demand, monitor stock, and manage purchase orders to ensure timely inventory.

In this role you will maintain ERP data, produce reports, and collaborate with suppliers across a hybrid work model in the UK. The position offers operational impact and opportunities for process improvement.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years in supply chain, purchasing, or logistics coordination.
• Experience managing multiple vendor accounts in fast-paced env.
• Strong Excel skills and ERP familiarity (EFACS).

Responsibilities

• Execute and manage purchase orders with suppliers.
• Monitor shipment schedules and track orders.
• Maintain ERP data such as item master and pricing.
• Produce inventory and performance reports for management.

Skills

ERP experience

Excel (LOOKUP, PivotTables)

Demand planning

Inventory forecasting

Vendor management

Analytical thinking

Communication

Self-management

Attention to detail

Tools

EFACS

Job description

Salary Competitive - this will be discussed at interview stage

Location Droitwich 170, Berry Hill Industrial Estate, Droitwich Spa, WR9 9AW

Are you organised, commercially aware and confident working with data, suppliers and competing priorities? We are looking for a Supply Chain Coordinator to join our team and support both Demand Planning and Purchasing.

This is a varied, hands-on role where you will help ensure the right inventory arrives at the right time. You will review demand, monitor stock, place and manage purchase orders, work closely with suppliers, and maintain accurate information across our ERP systems.

What you'll be doing

Purchasing

• Execute and manage purchase orders with suppliers, based on inventory requirements and lead times.
• Monitor shipment schedules and proactively track orders to support on-time delivery.
• Work closely with vendors to resolve delivery discrepancies, pricing variances and product issues.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records, including prices, delivery dates and supplier information.

Demand planning

• Review inventory levels and demand trends to identify potential shortages and overstock.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather sales data and market insights for forecasting.
• Analyse historical data to support baseline replenishment and stock allocation plans.

Data management

• Maintain accurate ERP data, including item master data, supplier details and pricing structures.
• Produce regular inventory and performance reports for management review.
• Audit purchasing and planning data to protect data integrity and minimise operational errors.

What we're looking for

Essential experience and skills

• One to three years' experience in supply chain, purchasing, inventory control or logistics coordination.
• Experience managing multiple vendor accounts in a fast-paced operational environment.
• Proficiency with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including LOOKUP functions, PivotTables and basic data manipulation.
• Attention to detail: You handle numbers, order quantities and system data with exceptional accuracy.
• Analytical thinking: You can interpret demand trends, stock metrics and forecasting models.
• Problem-solving: You take initiative to resolve supplier delays and inventory discrepancies quickly.
• Communication: You communicate clearly and professionally with colleagues and suppliers.
• Self-management: You are organised, motivated and comfortable meeting deadlines while working independently.
• Experience working with multiple suppliers.
• Previous experience in demand planning or inventory forecasting.
• Familiarity with the EFACS ERP platform.

You will play an important part in keeping our supply chain running smoothly, working across purchasing and demand planning in a role with real operational impact. The hybrid working model offers a balance of collaboration and independent work.

The Company

AKW Medi-Care Ltd is part of a group of businesses based in the UK, Isle of Man, France, and Belgium. We are the UK's leading manufacturer of accessible bathrooms and kitchens for people with reduced mobility, enabling people to live more independently in their own homes.As an organisation with over 31 years' experience, we are passionate about supporting independent living with superior quality products which are practical, future proof, beautifully designed and stylish, whilst improving overall quality of life.

We are very proud of our people and the great work that has been accomplished to help our organisation to grow and be successful. Many of our Directors and Senior Management team are long serving employees with over 20+ years of experience within the organisation. We are on a journey together, to build on the work that has been achieved and to continue to focus on career training and development because, most importantly, we want to ensure our people feel connected to their work, feel valued for their contribution, and feel motivated to continue to grow as part of our team.

The Benefits

Hybrid work patterns

60% office, 40% home based (where nature of role permits this is possible)

Occupational maternity, paternity, and adoption leave

Occupational sick leave

25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

(entitlement increases with length of service)

Virtual GP and second medical opinion service