FMCG Supply Chain Coordinator — Procurement & Forecasting

Vertical Advantage; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertical Advantage in West London is seeking a Supply Chain Coordinator for a full-time, office-based role within a growing premium food business. You will gain broad exposure across procurement, inventory planning, forecasting, supplier management, and operational improvement in a fast-moving FMCG environment.

You will work closely with senior leadership to ensure efficient sourcing, optimised inventory, and smooth supply chain operations.

Qualifications

• 1+ years experience in a Supply Chain, Procurement, Planning, or Operations role.
• Strong analytical skills with experience in forecasting, inventory, or purchasing.
• Excellent Excel and organisational skills.
• Confidence working with suppliers and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Proactive mindset focused on improving processes and driving efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Managing the purchase of ingredients, packaging, and external services
• Supporting demand forecasting, inventory control, and material planning activities
• Building and maintaining strong supplier relationships while negotiating costs and terms
• Monitoring lead times, stock levels, and supply risks to ensure continuity of supply
• Identifying opportunities to improve warehousing, distribution, and overall supply chain efficiency
• Tracking KPIs and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives across the business

Skills

Analytical skills

Forecasting

Inventory control

Procurement

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Tools

Excel

Job description

Vertical Advantage in West London is seeking a Supply Chain Coordinator for a full-time, office-based role within a growing premium food business. You will gain broad exposure across procurement, inventory planning, forecasting, supplier management, and operational improvement in a fast-moving FMCG environment.

You will work closely with senior leadership to ensure efficient sourcing, optimised inventory, and smooth supply chain operations.