Supply Chain and Logistics Coordinator

Kandhu Ltd; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in the food sector is seeking a Supply Chain and Logistics Coordinator to ensure efficient supply chain operations. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in planning or supply chain, particularly within the food industry. Key responsibilities include coordinating with the commercial team, managing stock control, and ensuring effective communication with customers and suppliers. This is a full-time, permanent position based in Liverpool.

Qualifications

• Must have a strong background in planning/supply chain or sales coordination within a Food Business.
• Import experience and working knowledge of Customs Clearance and Incoterms are highly desirable.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required to liaise with internal and external partners.
• Proficient in IT, particularly in logistics and supply chain systems.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the supply chain runs efficiently and smoothly.
• Coordinate with the commercial team to manage contracts and orders.
• Plan collection and delivery schedules.
• Manage stock control and costings with stakeholders.
• Liaise with logistics to ensure organized transport.
• Work with technical teams to address any issues promptly.
• Communicate with customers and suppliers as necessary.

Skills

Strong background in planning or supply chain

Import experience

Excellent communication skills

Strong IT skills

Job description

THE ROLE

Is to ensure that the supply chain runs efficiently and smoothly. Linking the commercial operation with logistics and planning.

• Coordinating with the commercial team to manage contracts & orders.
• Ensuring that purchase & sales orders are up to date and correct.
• Helping to plan collection and delivery schedules.
• Helping to manage the interface between supplier and customer orders.
• Helping to manage the stock control and costings in conjunction with the internal stakeholders and 3rd party providers.
• Liaising with the commercial team and logistics to ensure transport and logistics are organised efficiently and effectively.
• Working with the technical team to ensure that any issues are dealt with in a timely and effective manner.
• Communicating with customers, suppliers, 3rd parties as necessary to ensure tasks are completed successfully.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

• You will need to have a strong background in either planning/supply chain or sales coordination ideally gained within a Food Business.
• Import experience is highly desirable as is working knowledge of Customs Clearance, Incoterms etc.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills - able to liaise effectively within the company and externally with all 3rd party service providers, and have strong customer service focus.
• Strong IT skills.

If this job is of interest and you would like to investigate further, apply TODAY!

"Kandhu Recruitment will consider all applications based on each candidate's suitability to the role or similar roles within the Food Sector and if we feel you are a relevant candidate we will process your application by adding you to our secure recruitment database and then contacting you to progress job opportunities further. We do not contact unsuitable applicants."

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Job Information

Job Title: Supply Chain and Logistics Coordinator

Company:

Location: Liverpool, Merseyside

Posted:

Closes:

Sector: Distribution

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full Time