You need to be adept at juggling multiple tasks, clients and projects and engaging with any task on all levels, remaining warm, welcoming and professional. This is a comprehensive role, and the responsibilities will evolve with growth
Client Details
Our client is a large manufacturing and distribution organisation seeking an experienced supply chain coordinator to join their team.
Description
The main responsibilities:
- Coordinate sourcing of raw materials from group companies globally to specification and budget based on forecast of current and future demand from customers.
- Carry out market research to identify and understand supply, demand, and pricing structures.
- Ensure smooth execution of customer PO's whilst liaising with Sales Team
- Managing a portfolio of existing and potential new suppliers for sourcing
- Ensuring continued or improved satisfactory performance levels are achieved. -Assist with contracts, create purchase order and obtain quotes from suppliers, placing orders.
- Raise complaints with group companies for incoming goods where necessary
- Management of MRP (material requirement planning) and P2P (purchase to pay) process, ensuring that the orders are delivered on time and in full, including expediting orders when required.
- Liaise daily with warehouse, external processors, and freight companies on shipments
- Provide weekly and monthly inventory reports
- Ensure stock levels are compatible with achieving at least four stock turns by the end of the financial year.
- Work with customs broker and clearing agent to ensure smooth import of containers
- Be effective in communication enabling the post-holder to discuss relevant issues with various stakeholders.
- Offer lead times on live orders and shipments
Profile
A successful Supply Chain Coordinator should have:
- Previous experience within a Supply Chain Coordination role.
- Strong organisational and coordination skills.
- Familiarity with supply chain processes in the retail industry.
- Excellent communication skills for liaising with suppliers and team members.
- Proficiency in using supply chain management software.
- Ability to handle administrative tasks efficiently.
- Knowledge of industry trends in the retail sector.
Job Offer
- An inclusive and welcoming company culture.
- Opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- The chance to work in a thriving retail industry.