Supply Chain Coordinator at Alexander Steele Recruitment

London, Leicestershire - England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 Jan, 27

Salary

35000.0

Posted On

05 Oct, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Industry

Transportation & Logistics

Description

Key ResponsibilitiesManage the purchasing of raw materials, packaging, and external services.
Support demand forecasting and inventory planning to ensure material availability.
Monitor supplier performance and maintain strong supplier relationships.
Obtain quotations and negotiate pricing, contracts, and service agreements.
Identify opportunities to reduce costs across purchasing, warehousing, and distribution activities.
Coordinate material planning to optimise stock levels and minimise waste.
Develop contingency plans to reduce supply chain risks and maintain continuity of supply.
Assist with sourcing activities for new product development projects.
Track and report supply chain KPIs, recommending improvements where required.
Work closely with Production, Operations, Quality, and other internal departments to ensure business objectives are achieved.
Support continuous improvement initiatives across the supply chain function.
Ensure compliance with food safety, quality, and health & safety standards.
Maintain awareness of industry developments and supply chain best practices.

Skills & ExperiencePrevious experience within a Supply Chain, Purchasing, Materials Planning, or Procurement role.
Experience within food manufacturing, FMCG, or a manufacturing environment is desirable.
Strong organisational and planning abilities.
Good communication and stakeholder management skills.
Commercial awareness with the ability to negotiate effectively.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.

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Responsibilities

Key ResponsibilitiesManage the purchasing of raw materials, packaging, and external services.
Support demand forecasting and inventory planning to ensure material availability.
Monitor supplier performance and maintain strong supplier relationships.
Obtain quotations and negotiate pricing, contracts, and service agreements.
Identify opportunities to reduce costs across purchasing, warehousing, and distribution activities.
Coordinate material planning to optimise stock levels and minimise waste.
Develop contingency plans to reduce supply chain risks and maintain continuity of supply.
Assist with sourcing activities for new product development projects.
Track and report supply chain KPIs, recommending improvements where required.
Work closely with Production, Operations, Quality, and other internal departments to ensure business objectives are achieved.
Support continuous improvement initiatives across the supply chain function.
Ensure compliance with food safety, quality, and health & safety standards.
Maintain awareness of industry developments and supply chain best practices.

Skills & ExperiencePrevious experience within a Supply Chain, Purchasing, Materials Planning, or Procurement role.
Experience within food manufacturing, FMCG, or a manufacturing environment is desirable.
Strong organisational and planning abilities.
Good communication and stakeholder management skills.
Commercial awareness with the ability to negotiate effectively.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.