Inventory Coordinator
Tata Steel, March End, City of Wolverhampton
Inventory Coordinator
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Tata Steel, March End, City of Wolverhampton
- Full time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted 2 weeks ago, 10 Jul | Get your application in now before you miss out!
Closing date: Closing date not specified
Job ref: 8022d96d4e9e43859086216753562720
Location ref: March End, City of Wolverhampton
Full Job Description
We're looking for a highly organised and detail-focused Inventory Coordinator to support inventory management and material flow across our TSD UK & Ireland business. This is a key operational role where you'll ensure the right materials are available at the right time, helping to drive efficiency, cost control, and supply chain performance. You'll play a critical part in managing working capital, maintaining accurate inventory data, and coordinating across multiple functions to support smooth operations in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. What you will do
- Ensure the availability of raw materials to meet sales and planning demand
- Manage incoming material flow in line with goods-in capacity and operational constraints
- Support robust goods-in processes in line with compliance and Health & Safety standards
- Monitor and coordinate working capital across raw materials, work in progress (WIP), and finished goods
- Optimise stock levels to avoid shortages, overstocking, and material ageing
- Coordinate with suppliers (internal and external) to resolve supply and inventory issues
- Support supplier reviews and ongoing supplier performance management
- Ensure accurate inventory data and resolve discrepancies or system mismatches
- Support change management processes relating to raw material and inventory control
- Conduct performance reviews, root cause analysis, and implement continuous improvement actions
- Work collaboratively with planning, operations, sales, and supply chain teams to manage demand and exceptions, Please note: You may use AI tools to help prepare your application. However, all information must be accurate and based on your own experience. We value genuine, honest responses that reflect who you are. INTERNAL CANDIDATES ONLY Please note it is your responsibility to inform your current manager that you have applied for this role, failure to disclose this information to your manager may result in delays in your application being processed.
- If a qualification is an essential criteria for this role you may be required to present original documentation
- Successful candidates who will be changing role may be required to undertake a new Pre Placement Medical prior to starting in post. If you are a migrant worker please speak to the recruitment team to confirm your eligibility to apply
- Experience in inventory management, logistics, or supply chain operations
- Strong understanding of supply chain processes, production planning, and material flow
- Experience using ERP and supply chain systems (e.g. Stratix, Rapid or similar)
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Effective communication skills with the ability to engage stakeholders across functions
- Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
- A proactive and solution-focused approach Skills & Expertise
- Strong analytical thinking and ability to interpret data
- Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
- Ability to influence and coordinate internal and external stakeholders
- Strong communication and teamwork capability
- Commitment to continuous improvement and operational efficiency Ready to make a difference?
We believe that our strength is not just in our steel but the diversity of our workforce. Our people make the difference. The Steelpark business operates on a 24/7 basis, manufacturing shaped multi-metal blanks and coil, utilising press lines, multi strand blanking lines, laser welding, slitting, profiling, third party process providers and external JIT warehouse. Market sectors include both contractual and retail customers.