Packaging Coordinator

JR United Kingdom; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturer in the UK is seeking a detail-oriented Packaging Coordinator to manage packaging requirements and ensure efficient supply chain operations. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, experience with SAP and Excel, and the ability to work autonomously. This position offers competitive benefits including annual leave and an employee discount platform.

Benefits

33 days annual leave

Company pension scheme

Death in service benefit

Free onsite parking

Employee assistance programme

Exclusive employee discount platform

Qualifications

• Highly accurate and detail-focused.
• Able to work autonomously.
• Experience in supply chain or packaging context preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate packaging requirements with Planning, Procurement, and New Product Development teams.
• Manage packaging inventory and orders based on current stock needs.
• Use SAP to monitor stock levels and manage packaging materials.
• Maintain and track data using Excel.
• Work independently to ensure accuracy and timely coordination.

Skills

Accuracy

Detail-oriented

Strong communication skills

Collaborative attitude

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

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Working Hours: Monday-Friday, 08:30-17:00

About Us:

Join 2 Sisters Food Group, one of the UK's largest food manufacturers, with an annual turnover exceeding £3 billion and approximately 16,000 employees across 17 sites. We have a strong presence in poultry, chilled, and bakery food categories, including popular brands like Holland's pies. We are committed to delivering high-quality products to the British public and our retail and food service customers, including major retailers like Aldi, Asda, Co-op, KFC, Lidl, Marks & Spencer, Morrison's, Sainsbury's, Tesco, and Waitrose.

About the role:

Are you methodical, detail-oriented, and comfortable working across departments? We're looking for a Packaging Coordinator to join our dynamic Planning Division. This is a key role where you'll manage packaging requirements across stock, systems, and supply chains to ensure everything runs smoothly and on time.

What you'll be doing:

• Coordinating day-to-day packaging requirements with Planning, Procurement, and New Product Development teams
• Managing packaging inventory and orders based on current stock needs
• Using SAP to monitor stock levels and manage packaging materials
• Maintaining and tracking data using Excel
• Working independently to ensure accuracy and timely coordination

What we're looking for:

• Someone who is highly accurate, detail-focused, and methodical in their approach
• Able to work autonomously and manage their own workflow
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative attitude
• Experience using SAP and Excel in a supply chain or packaging context (preferred)

* 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays)

* Company pension scheme with Legal & General or NEST pension

* Death in service benefit, optional - linked to membership of L&G pension

* Company sick pay - after qualifying period

* Free onsite parking

* Exclusive 2 Sisters employee discount platform available via an app offering savings of up to 60% with brands including Asda, Morrisons, Marks and Spencer and Tesco.

* Employee assistance programme.

* Grocery Aid - employees access to counselling

Why Join Us?

As one of the UK's largest food manufacturers, we provide ample opportunities for career growth and skill development. We emphasize promoting from within, ensuring you can build a rewarding career with us.