Supply Chain Specialist Coventry | Hybrid (In the office Tues, Weds, Thurs & home Mon & Fri) | £30,000 - £35,000
This is a key Supply Chain Specialist role responsible for inbound supply, inventory control, and demand planning support across a diverse product portfolio.
Reporting into the Inventory Manager, and aligned with the wider UK supply chain leadership team, you will play a hands-on role in ensuring strong stock availability, accurate inventory control, and resilient supply planning to support ongoing business growth.
The role combines data analysis, coordination, and operational ownership, making it ideal for someone who enjoys working at the heart of supply chain activity.
What the Role Is About You will sit between purchasing, demand planning, inventory management, and logistics, ensuring the right stock is ordered, tracked, and controlled.
Your focus will be on:
*Maintaining accurate inventory and demand data
*Managing stock levels and product expiry risk
*Supporting planning and supply decisions with clear reporting and analysis
*Ensuring inventory systems and logistics data remain aligned
Key Responsibilities Purchasing & Order Management
*Raise and manage purchase orders in line with agreed demand and replenishment plans
*Track open orders, confirmations, and delivery dates
*Follow up on delays, changes, and supply risks
*Maintain purchasing trackers and supporting documentation
Demand Planning Support
*Support demand planning by maintaining forecasts, assumptions, and planning files
*Prepare data for demand and supply reviews
*Track forecast vs actual consumption and highlight risks or variances
*Support short-term supply planning and issue identification
Inventory Management & Analysis
*Monitor stock levels and flag risks relating to low stock, excess, or expiry
*Maintain inventory reports, dashboards, and trackers
*Support stock reconciliations, cycle counts, and data accuracy checks
*Identify opportunities to improve stock efficiency and reduce write-offs
Logistics & Systems Coordination
*Support inbound deliveries and shipment tracking
*Ensure inventory data remains aligned across internal systems and logistics partners
Reporting & Continuous Improvement
*Produce accurate dashboards and management reports
*Support audit-ready documentation and record-keeping
*Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across supply chain operations
What We’re Looking For *Experience in a supply chain, inventory, or planning role
*Background in a regulated or process-driven environment
*Strong Excel skills (Power BI exposure or interest is a plus)
*Confident working with data, forecasts, and stock analysis
*Highly organised, detail-focused, and deadline-driven
*Strong communicator, comfortable working across teams
* Able to work effectively in a hybrid / partially remote role

The Package *£33,000 – £35,000 salary
*25 days holiday + Bank Holidays
*35-hour working week
*Early finish every Friday (3pm)
*Statutory pension
*Death in Service cover
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