Intake & Despatch Coordinator – Food Manufacturing

b3 jobs; Essex; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Peoples Pension

24 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

Simply Health plan

Job summary

The Intake & Despatch Coordinator role, based in Essex, is a hands-on position within a busy food manufacturing operation. Reporting to the Head of Operations, you will manage stock intake, coordinate despatch, and act as the main contact for logistics providers.

You will use ERP and MS Office to maintain accurate records, communicate shortages, resolve pricing queries, and support supply chain activities. The role is based in Colchester with a Monday–Friday office pattern and a package

Qualifications

• Experience in administration or coordination within busy operations.
• Strong organisational and prioritisation with multi-tasking.
• Experience in supply chain, logistics, manufacturing, or office coordination.
• Proficient with ERP and maintaining accurate records.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate intake of stock and bookings against capacity.
• Coordinate daily despatch activities and deliveries to ensure on-time dispatch.
• Liaise with third-party logistics providers and internal stakeholders.
• Maintain stock movements in the ERP system.
• Report stock shortages and issues to Supply Chain and Operations teams.
• Investigate invoice discrepancies and pricing queries.

Skills

Administration

Organisational skills

Communication

Microsoft Office

Stock control

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

The Intake & Despatch Coordinator role, based in Essex, is a hands-on position within a busy food manufacturing operation. Reporting to the Head of Operations, you will manage stock intake, coordinate despatch, and act as the main contact for logistics providers.

You will use ERP and MS Office to maintain accurate records, communicate shortages, resolve pricing queries, and support supply chain activities. The role is based in Colchester with a Monday–Friday office pattern and a package