Junior Supply Chain Coordinator — International Logistics & Training

Jackie Kerr Recruitment - Engineering and Manufacturing; Fordingbridge; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Sabbatical after six years

Contributory pension

On-site parking

Full training and development

Job summary

Jackie Kerr Recruitment - Engineering and Manufacturing is seeking two junior Supply Chain Coordinators to join a growing team in the UK. The role supports international suppliers, production orders, purchasing and logistics with full training provided.

Ideal candidates are recent graduates or those starting their supply-chain career, with strong organisational skills, attention to detail and fluency in English. MRPs/ERP experience would be advantageous but is not essential.

Qualifications

• Degree in SCM, logistics, business or manufacturing or equivalent experience.
• Experience in supply chain, logistics, purchasing, manufacturing or order coordination.
• Recent graduates encouraged to apply.
• Strong organisation and prioritisation skills.
• Proactive follow-up and problem solving approach.
• Analytical, accurate and detail oriented.
• Confident communicating with suppliers and internal departments.
• Fluent English written and spoken.
• MRP/ERP experience advantageous.
• Electronics or technical industry background beneficial.
• Mandarin or Cantonese skills advantageous but not required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate components and finished goods with overseas manufacturing partners.
• Monitor production schedules, purchase orders and order progress.
• Chase suppliers for updates and missing information.
• Identify shortages, delays and logistics risks; escalate when required.
• Arrange international freight and liaise with logistics providers.
• Support supplier onboarding, reapproval and documentation.
• Assist with supplier scorecards and performance reviews.
• Raise purchase orders and monitor supplier confirmations and commitments.
• Maintain supply-chain and compliance records.
• Support OGEL and import/export compliance activities.
• Work closely with Purchasing, Production, Sales and other internal departments.

Skills

Organisation

Prioritisation

Supplier communication

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Communication with suppliers

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

English language

Education

Degree in Supply Chain Management / Logistics / Business / Manufacturing or related field

Relevant qualifications with at least 1 year experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

MRP/ERP experience

Job description

Jackie Kerr Recruitment - Engineering and Manufacturing is seeking two junior Supply Chain Coordinators to join a growing team in the UK. The role supports international suppliers, production orders, purchasing and logistics with full training provided.

Ideal candidates are recent graduates or those starting their supply-chain career, with strong organisational skills, attention to detail and fluency in English. MRPs/ERP experience would be advantageous but is not essential.