Logistics & Inventory Coordinator in Milton Keynes

Location: Cambridge (CB4)

Type: Temporary – 3-6 months initially, permanent transfer for the right candidate

Hours: Monday-Friday, 8.00am – 4.30pm, flexible (37.5 hour week)

Salary: £34,000 – £36,000 depending on experience

Job Reference: 35967

Polytec is seeking a Logistics & Inventory Coordinator to join a growing production-focused organization. This role is responsible for planning, coordinating and controlling the movement, storage and distribution of materials and products, ensuring inventory accuracy, regulatory compliance and timely delivery in line with production and customer requirements.Responsibilities

Plan, coordinate and oversee transportation and distribution activities to meet delivery schedules

Ensure adherence to shipping, customs, safety and regulatory requirements

Process and manage commercial and freight invoices, supporting accurate billing and timely payment

Monitor and control inventory levels across warehouse and production locations

Maintain accurate data within ERP or warehouse management systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Odoo, or similar)

Forecast material requirements and align closely with production planning and procurement teams

Liaise with customers to confirm service schedules, site access and required documentation

Track service activities, parts consumption and technician hours for reporting and invoicing purposes

Create, maintain and improve standard operating procedures (SOPs) related to logistics and inventory

Prepare regular reports on inventory accuracy, turnover and stock aging

Support additional logistics and operations tasks as required

Requirements

At least 2 years\’ experience in logistics, inventory control or supply chain operations within regulated industries such as life sciences, biotech, medical devices or pharmaceuticals.

Experience handling temperature-controlled, sterile, fragile or regulated materials (e.g., biological samples, diagnostic products, or sensitive reagents)

Practical experience coordinating domestic and international shipments, including customs documentation, export controls and dangerous goods requirements

Proven ability to work closely with production teams, logistics providers and customers to ensure smooth operational coordination

Experience managing stock within manufacturing or distribution environments using ERP systems

Strong analytical, organizational and planning skills

Solid understanding of logistics, transportation and inventory management principles

Clear and professional communication skills, both written and verbal

Proactive problem-solving approach with a continuous improvement mindset

Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and external partners

High level of computer literacy, including ERP system use and general data management

Please contact us as soon as possible for more details or apply below

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