Inventory and Purchasing Coordinators

Inventory and Purchasing Coordinators (Packaging OR Raw Materials) Luxury Food Manufacturing £35,000 £40,000 per annum Leicestershire (On-Site) About the Business We are partnering with an established, high-profile luxury food manufacturing business renowned for producing premium products for major UK retailers. Working within a fast-paced production environment, they are seeking two detail-oriented and analytical Inventory and Purchasing Coordinators to join their Operations team. These roles combine hands-on stock control with operational purchasing, working closely with Production, Technical, and NPD teams to keep the sites running smoothly. The Roles Role 1: Inventory and Purchasing Coordinator Packaging Secondary and primary packaging availability, lead times, and supplier coordination. Maintain packaging forecasts, monitor safety stock, and raise POs aligned with production plans. Work directly with NPD and Marketing on the introduction of new packaging lines and artwork/specification changes. Role 2: Inventory and Purchasing Coordinator Raw Materials Focus on ingredients, consumables, shelf life, and allergen compliance. Maintain raw material inventory forecasts, track short-dated or at-risk stock, and raise POs to hit production schedules. Ensure all incoming ingredients strictly meet food safety, quality, and allergen requirements while supporting sitewide traceability audits. Key Responsibilities (Both Roles) Conduct regular, physical stock counts in the ..... full job details .....