Supply Chain & Inventory Coordinator

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Date: Apr 16, 2026

Location: St Albans, Hertfordshire, GB

Company: franke

About Franke

We, the Franke company with its three divisions, are a world's leading supplier of products and services for domestic kitchens, the professional foodservice systems and the convenience store sector as well as for professional coffee making. With around 60 companies, we are at home on five continents. Over 8,000 employees constantly take on new perspectives to identify opportunities and turn them into inspiring, innovative solutions for tomorrow’s demands.

The Franke Coffee Systems division is a leading global provider of state-of-the-art solutions for professional coffee making. Together with our trade partners, we are committed to delivering premium best-in-class in-cup-quality, consistency and beverage variety, as well as ensuring an outstanding customer experience through constant innovation.

About the job

  • The Supply Chain & Inventory  Coordinator  ensures that the organisation maintains optimal inventory levels to support customer demand, production requirements, and overall operational efficiency. The position exists to analyse stock levels, forecast demand, manage purchasing activities, and support supply chain planning. By coordinating with suppliers, manufacturers, and internal departments, the role helps secure continuous stock availability. Reporting directly to Stock control supervisor / manager.
  • Part time role - 20 hours per week covering Monday - Friday.

 

Your tasks

  • Analyse daily stock levels to identify risks, shortages, and replenishment needs.
  • Monitor demand trends, average sales, and forecasts to maintain optimal inventory levels.
  • Place purchase orders based on forecasts, demand, and stock requirements.
  • Communicate with suppliers regarding lead times, delivery dates, delays, and order confirmations.
  • Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date purchasing information in SAP B1. Eliminate out of stock and overstock situations through proactive planning.
  • Report forecasted demand to manufacturers to secure production slots.
  • Escalate any production or supply issues that could affect availability.
  • Work closely with the Sales Department to review sales trends, special requests.
  • Participate in regular demand planning meetings, presenting stock and forecast data.
  • Ensure demand changes are reflected in planning and purchasing activities.
  • Work collaboratively as part of the Stock Control Team.
  • Support the Stock Control Manager with reporting, stock reviews, and operational tasks.
  • Carry out any additional duties required to support the business.

 

Requirements

  • A  Supply Chain & Inventory Coordinator should have good organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work well with others.
  • Additionally, strong time management and work organisation skills are essential.
  • The ability to work independently as well as part of a team is crucial for success in this role.
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, forecast demand, and plan stock levels.
  • High attention to details and accuracy in stock analysis and order management.
  • Strong prioritisation skills ad ability to manage multiple tasks.
  • Problem-solving midset with a proactive approch
  • This role is on-site office/warehouse based. The candidate should be capable of performing physical tasks in the warehouse.

     

 

What we offer you

  • Opportunity to work in a collaborative and innovative environment.
  • Professional growth and development opportunities.
  • Competitive salary and benefits package.
  • Be part of a company committed to excellence and innovation.
  • 25 days of holidays
  • Private Healthcare for you, with the option to add partner and children
  • Life Insurance
  • Income Protection

For more information see:  www.franke.com

        

Important information for all executive search companies, headhunters and HR consultants

The Franke Group does not accept unsolicited support from headhunters and personnel consultants for our career opportunities. Any CV/resume vitae submitted to Franke or its employees by external recruitment agencies without a valid written recruitment agreement related to the position in question shall be deemed the sole property of our company. In the event that a candidate presented by an agency is hired in our company and there is no prior agreement, no fee will be paid.