Global Supply Chain Coordinator — Flexible Hours & Growth

Octagon Group; Fordingbridge; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

36.5 hours per week

Flexible start and finish times

25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays

One month’s paid sabbatical after six 

Contributory pension scheme

Free onsite parking

Job summary

Octagon Group in Fordingbridge, Hampshire, is seeking two organised and proactive Supply Chain Coordinators to join its team. The roles offer a chance to develop careers across supply chain, manufacturing, purchasing, logistics or order management.

You will coordinate international supplier requirements, monitor production and order progress, and communicate with overseas partners to prevent delays. Training is provided for electronics/technical manufacturing environments.

Qualifications

• Strong organisational and analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Experience in supply chain, logistics, purchasing or order management is beneficial but not essential.
• Experience using an MRP or ERP system is advantageous.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication.
• Experience in electronics or a technical manufacturing environment is useful, but full training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate component and finished-goods requirements with international suppliers and factories.
• Monitor production schedules, order progress and completion dates.
• Communicate regularly with overseas suppliers and follow up outstanding actions.
• Identify potential material shortages, production delays and logistics issues.
• Escalate supply chain risks and significant delays.
• Work with freight forwarders and logistics providers on international shipments.
• Build strong relationships with suppliers and manufacturing partners.
• Work closely with Sales, Engineering, Production and Purchasing teams.
• Support supplier onboarding and re-approval processes.

Skills

Organisational skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Proactive approach

English proficiency

MS Word

MS Excel

Tools

MRP/ERP system

Job description

Octagon Group in Fordingbridge, Hampshire, is seeking two organised and proactive Supply Chain Coordinators to join its team. The roles offer a chance to develop careers across supply chain, manufacturing, purchasing, logistics or order management.

You will coordinate international supplier requirements, monitor production and order progress, and communicate with overseas partners to prevent delays. Training is provided for electronics/technical manufacturing environments.