The Inventory and Inbound Goods Co-ordinator will take ownership of the day-to-day operation of goods-in, goods-out and inventory control activities at one of the MTC sites. This role is responsible for ensuring all inbound deliveries are accurately received, inspected, recorded and stored safely and efficiently, whilst maintaining accurate inventory records and supporting operational continuity across the facility. They are also responsible for ensuring that all goods outwards are packaged and labelled correctly, freight is arranged, and goods are loaded onto vehicles correctly and the shipment is recorded.
The successful candidate will work independently with minimal supervision and will be trusted to manage the goods-in and goods-out area in a disciplined, organised and professional manner. The role requires strong attention to detail, excellent self-management skills and the ability to prioritise workloads in a busy operational environment.
Working closely with Procurement, Logistics, Engineering and Project teams, the post holder will ensure that materials, components and equipment are correctly receipted, traceable and readily available to support business operations and project delivery.
The role reports into the Inventory and Logistics Manager and will play a key role in supporting operational efficiency, stock accuracy and compliance with internal procedures. This is a hands-on, site-based coordination role requiring strong organisation, attention to detail, effective communication and a practical understanding of stores, logistics and inventory processes
Main Responsibilities:
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Manage and coordinate day-to-day goods-in activity, including receiving deliveries, checking items against purchase orders, delivery notes and supporting documentation.
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Inspect incoming goods for visible damage, shortages or discrepancies, escalating issues to Procurement, suppliers, project teams or relevant stakeholders as required.
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Ensure delivered items are booked in accurately using relevant business systems, spreadsheets or inventory records.
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Coordinate goods-out activity, including preparing items for collection, arranging dispatches, completing documentation and liaising with couriers, suppliers or internal stakeholders.
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Manage the safe and organised storage of goods, equipment, consumables and project materials at the assigned location.
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Maintain accurate inventory records, ensuring stock movements, locations, quantities and ownership details are recorded and kept up to date.
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Support stock control activity, including cycle counts, periodic stock checks, discrepancy investigation and reporting.
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Work with project teams and internal customers to identify storage requirements, prioritise urgent materials and ensure items are available when required.
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Support the movement of goods between internal locations, external suppliers, customer sites and other MTC facilities where required.
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Ensure materials are clearly labelled, traceable and stored in appropriate locations, taking account of safety, security, handling and access requirements.
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Maintain good housekeeping standards within stores, goods-in, goods-out and storage areas.
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Support the control of high-value, sensitive, project-specific or customer-owned items, ensuring appropriate documentation and access controls are followed.
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Liaise with Procurement and Finance to support resolution of invoice, receipting, delivery or purchase order queries.
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Assist with supplier returns, warranty returns, repair items and non-conforming goods processes.
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Support the implementation and improvement of logistics, stores and inventory processes, helping to reduce delays, improve visibility and minimise operational risk.
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Follow all relevant health, safety, environmental and security procedures, including safe manual handling and site logistics requirements.
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Operate material handling equipment where trained and authorised, such as pallet trucks, trolleys or forklift trucks if applicable.
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Support audits, compliance checks and internal reviews by maintaining accurate records and providing evidence of inventory and goods movement activity.
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Build effective working relationships with internal teams, suppliers, couriers and logistics providers to support efficient operational delivery.
Essential Skills/Qualifications/Experience
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Experience working in a logistics, stores, warehouse, inventory, facilities, manufacturing, engineering or goods-in/goods-out environment.
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Good understanding of goods receipt, dispatch, storage and stock control processes.
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Ability to maintain accurate inventory records using business systems, spreadsheets or manual records where required.
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Valid Forklift Truck (FLT) licence and practical forklift driving experience.
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Experience operating forklifts safely within warehouse, manufacturing or industrial environments.
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Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
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Ability to work independently and manage responsibilities without close supervision.
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Self-disciplined and reliable with a proactive approach to work.
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Good communication and interpersonal skills.
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Ability to prioritise tasks and work effectively in a busy operational environment.
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Good understanding of inventory control and stock management principles.
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Competent in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and Outlook.
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Understanding of health and safety requirements within warehouse or industrial environments.
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Ability to lift and move materials safely in accordance with manual handling guidance.
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Full UK Driving Licence.
Desirable Skills/Qualifications/Experience
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Experience working within manufacturing, engineering, aerospace, defence or R&D environments.
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Experience using inventory management or ERP systems for stock control, goods receipting and goods issue.
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Manual handling training or experience handling heavy, fragile, high-value or specialist equipment.
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Knowledge of asset tagging, stock counting, barcode systems or inventory labelling processes.
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Experience supporting audit or compliance activities.
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Understanding of basic procurement, purchase order, receipting and invoice matching processes.
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IOSH Working Safely qualification or similar.
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Experience working within environments handling high-value or technically sensitive equipment.
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Awareness of import/export, courier, packing, shipping or transport documentation requirements.
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IOSH Working Safely qualification or similar.
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Full UK driving licence.
Once you submit your application, this will be passed on to our Talent Acquisition team for review. If you are successfully shortlisted, the next steps will be a 2-stage interview process and a technical test (if applicable for your role).
Due to the nature of our business, all employment is subject to satisfactory references being obtained alongside a level of security clearance checks.
The Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC) was established in 2010 as an independent Research & Technology Organisation (RTO) with the objective of bridging the gap between academia and industry – often referred to as ‘the valley of death’.
It represents one of the largest public sector investments in UK manufacturing and, after four years of planning and a 16 month build, the facility opened at Ansty Park in Coventry at the end of 2011.
In December 2011, there were 16 industrial members, 44 staff and just a few key pieces of equipment in the ‘workshop’.
Over the following seven years the MTC’s rapid growth has seen the expansion of our campus with the construction of three more facilities, including the opening of the Advanced Manufacturing Training Centre and the National Centre for Additive Manufacturing.
Our role has also increased to cover not only R&D but also Training, Advanced Manufacturing Management and Factory Design.
We now have over 700 talented employees working with us.
During this time we have helped hundreds of companies across a range of industries and over 100 of them have become members of the MTC.
