WIP & Inventory Supply Chain Coordinator

pladis Global; Sefton; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

pladis Global is seeking a Warehouse / SAP stock control expert to ensure WIP stock accuracy and efficient pallet movements between Aintree and Carlisle. You will oversee up to 1,500 pallets and weekly stock counts, driving action to prevent write-offs.

The role covers MRP, production recording, transport coordination and KPI reporting, with a focus on stock integrity, safe warehouse practices and cross-site collaboration in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Experience using SAP for stock management, inventory reconciliation, production reporting or materials planning.
• Knowledge and experience of Autostore or similar Warehouse Management Systems.
• Microsoft Excel – a minimum of intermediate level.
• Microsoft Office – a minimum of intermediate level.
• Experience of managing relationships, both internal and external.
• Understanding of manufacturing, warehouse and supply chain processes. Previous food manufacturing experience desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage the process for ensuring up to 1,500 pallets of WIP trays are stored efficiently within the Aintree warehouse.
• Complete a minimum weekly tray stock count and reconciliation, including physical checks across all storage locations including Aintree, WSF and Carlisle.
• Coordinate the delivery of up to 500 pallets per week to Carlisle, ensuring no impact on Carlisle’s assortments plan.
• Manage the age profile of WIP products, implementing controls when stock reaches 25% shelf life and ensuring stock is utilized effectively to prevent write-off.
• Coordinate cross-site activities to mitigate potential WIP write-offs, including identification of risks and implementation of agreed actions.
• Complete root cause analysis for any stock write-off and manage the process through to disposal.
• Manage transport ordering for Carlisle, MDC and segregation activities.
• Manage pallet ordering, pallet stock levels and resolution of booking-in issues.
• Coordinate and communicate the monthly pallet count.
• Produce supply chain reports, KPI updates and data for Tier 3 and Tier 4 meetings.
• Provide cover and support for other key Supply Chain activities including MRP, Labour Management and Production Recording when required.
• Communicate weekly packaging and ingredient deliveries to key site stakeholders

Skills

Stock management

Inventory reconciliation

Production reporting

Materials planning

Communication

Problem solving

Continuous improvement

Tools

SAP

Autostore

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

pladis Global is seeking a Warehouse / SAP stock control expert to ensure WIP stock accuracy and efficient pallet movements between Aintree and Carlisle. You will oversee up to 1,500 pallets and weekly stock counts, driving action to prevent write-offs.

The role covers MRP, production recording, transport coordination and KPI reporting, with a focus on stock integrity, safe warehouse practices and cross-site collaboration in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.