Supply Chain & Operations Coordinator

Pertemps Black Country Perms; Tipton; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Pertemps Black Country Perms is recruiting a Supply Chain & Operations Coordinator for our busy Distribution Centre in Tipton. The role focuses on purchasing, inventory management, logistics coordination, and warehouse collaboration to ensure products are available and orders are fulfilled.

You will work closely with the Warehouse Manager to improve efficiency, resolve stock discrepancies, and support ERP system enhancements while handling complex shipments and documentation.

Qualifications

• Experience in purchasing, inventory management, supply chain, logistics, or distribution.
• Knowledge of imports, exports, freight processes, customs duties, and shipping documentation would be advantageous.
• Strong organisational, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage purchasing activities and maintain stock levels to meet demands.
• Monitor inventory, investigate discrepancies, and resolve stock queries.
• Coordinate customer orders, shipments, and deliveries for timely fulfilment.
• Collaborate with Warehouse Manager to improve efficiency and drive process improvements.
• Support ERP system implementation and data accuracy initiatives.

Skills

Purchasing

Inventory management

Supply chain

Logistics

Distribution

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

We are seeking a Supply Chain & Operations Coordinator to join our busy Distribution Centre in Tipton. Job Purpose To support the efficient operation of the supply chain through purchasing, inventory management, logistics coordination, and warehouse collaboration, ensuring products are available, orders are fulfilled, and operational processes run smoothly.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage purchasing activities and maintain accurate stock levels to meet business and customer demands.
• Monitor inventory, investigate stock discrepancies, and resolve stock and inventory-related queries.
• Coordinate customer orders, shipments, and deliveries, ensuring timely and accurate fulfilment.
• Work closely with the Warehouse Manager to improve efficiency, minimise operational issues, and support continuous process improvement.
• Manage complex container shipments containing multiple SKUs, ensuring accurate allocation and stock control.
• Prepare and process import/export documentation, ensuring compliance with freight, customs, and duty requirements.
• Liaise with suppliers, freight forwarders, and logistics partners to resolve issues and minimise delays.
• Collate and maintain product information for annual brochures, catalogues, and marketing materials.
• Handle operational challenges, complex enquiries, and ad hoc requests, providing practical solutions.
• Support the implementation and ongoing development of the company's ERP system, including process improvements and data accuracy initiatives.

Skills & Experience

• Experience in purchasing, inventory management, supply chain, logistics, or distribution.
• Knowledge of imports, exports, freight processes, customs duties, and shipping documentation would be advantageous.
• Strong organisational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Proficient in ERP systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail.
• Enthusiastic and positive energy to make a real impact.