Details:
- Salary: £32,000 - 38,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Brent Greater London
- Date: 5 days ago
Description:
Supply Chain Coordinator
Harlesden, London
Monday - Friday , 8am - 4.30pm (1 day Working from home)
£32,000 - £38,000 (DOE)
Alexander Steele is delighted to be supporting a food manufacturing business in the search for a Supply Chain Coordinator.
This is an excellent opportunity for a supply chain professional to join a growing food manufacturing business and play a key role in ensuring the smooth flow of materials, inventory, and products throughout the supply chain.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage 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 & Experience
* Previous 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