Stock & Supply Chain Coordinator
Newmarket, Suffolk | £28,000–£33,000 | Hybrid Working
Full-time | Monday–Friday, 08:30–17:00
Cooper Lomaz are recruiting for an established and successful business in Newmarket seeking an experienced Stock & Supply Chain Coordinator to join their Buying team.
This is a varied, commercially focused position combining demand forecasting, stock management and supplier relationships. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring stock availability, analysing sales trends and supporting purchasing decisions across an extensive product range.
We are particularly interested in candidates who can demonstrate hands-on experience in forecasting stock requirements, managing suppliers and maintaining accurate inventory levels.
Key Responsibilities
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Manage stock levels and replenishment planning.
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Analyse sales trends and historical data to produce accurate demand forecasts.
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Build and maintain relationships with international suppliers, managing orders, pricing and lead times.
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Monitor stock availability, identify potential shortages and recommend purchasing actions.
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Produce regular stock, sales and forecasting reports to support commercial decisions.
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Use inventory planning systems, including Slimstock, to manage stock performance.
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Coordinate purchasing activities, deliveries and international shipments.
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Work closely with Buying, Sales and Marketing teams to align stock availability with business demand.
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Identify opportunities to improve stock efficiency, supplier performance and purchasing processes.
Skills & Experience Required
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Demand Forecasting: Proven experience analysing sales data and independently forecasting future stock requirements.
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Stock Control: Strong experience managing inventory, replenishment and stock availability.
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Supplier Management: Experience building supplier relationships, managing orders and monitoring delivery performance.
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Strong Excel and numerical skills, with the ability to interpret data and make commercial recommendations.
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Experience using ERP, stock management or forecasting software.
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Excellent communication, organisation and attention to detail.
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A positive, proactive and collaborative approach.
Experience within wholesale, distribution, retail, manufacturing or a product-led business would be particularly relevant.
Knowledge of international purchasing, container planning, imports or Slimstock would be advantageous but is not essential.
Salary & Benefits
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£28,000–£33,000 depending on experience.
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Hybrid working – four days office-based, one day from home.
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Monday–Friday, 08:30–17:00.
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Opportunity to develop within an established Buying and Merchandising team.
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Varied position with exposure to purchasing, stock planning and international supply chains.
Interested?
If you have experience in stock control, demand forecasting and supplier management and are looking for your next opportunity in the Newmarket area, please apply today or contact Cooper Lomaz for a confidential discussion
