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Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to join our Inventory co-ordination team. The candidate will be responsible for handling queries, maintaining stock levels and ensuring the daily orders are placed as part of a close knit unit with 3 other co-ordinators and the support of the wider logistics team.
This post is to cover Maternity leave.
Main duties of the job
Main duties include:
Raising orders
Creating Pick tickets
Handling Queries from our multidisciplinary team
Investigating stock issues
maintaining the stock system
Issuing Stock
About us
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.
Details
- Date posted: 29 June 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: £15.20 to £22.20 an hour
- Contract: Bank
- Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
- Reference number: 304-BANKINVENTORYCOORDINATOR
- Job locations: Meteor Park Warehouse, Argyle Street, Aston, West Midlands, B7 5TE, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in an Inventory Control department. (E)
- Proven track record of successful management of stock portfolios. (E)
- Working within a team. (E)
- Commercial experience. (E)
- Commercial awareness. (E)
- Knowledge of business principles. (E)
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Software (E)
Desirable
- Experience in Public Sector (D)
- Experience in Private Sector (D)
- Knowledge of contract law. (D)
- Knowledge of professional purchasing principles acquired through NVQ Level 5 and relevant equivalent experience. (D)
Qualifications
Essential
- Good Standard of General Education to GCSE or equivalent level (E)
- NVQ Level 3/ONC Business Studies or relevant equivalent experience. (E)
Desirable
- Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) Foundation level. (D)
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Good numeracy and literacy skills (E)
- Good analytical and problem solving skills (E)
- Good keyboard skills (E)
- Telephone skills. (E)
- Project Management skills (E)
- Prioritisation and organisation skills. (E)
- Effective verbal communication and interpersonal skills (E)
- Initiative and common sense. (E)
- Customer orientated. (E)
- Working within a results driven environment (E)
- Reliable.(E)
- Punctual. (E)
- Motivated. (E)
- Team Player. (E)
- Evidence of commitment to Continual Professional Development (CPD) (E)
Desirable
- Proven experience in negotiations, contract and supplier management (D)
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This advert is for Bank Inventory Co-ordinator with University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust in Birmingham, Midlands, England. It is listed as a Administrative and IT role. The advertised salary is £15.20 to £22.20 an hour. The contract type is Bank. The application deadline is 06 Jul 2026.
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