Supply Chain Co-Ordinator

BSW Timber Ltd.; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the UK timber sector is seeking a Supply Chain Coordinator for a full-time position based in Carlisle. The role focuses on supply management within the roundwood supply chain, requiring strong supplier relations and a commitment to sustainability. Ideal candidates will have experience in supply chain logistics and problem solving, with a focus on ensuring operational efficiency.

Benefits

Discounted rate on BSW products

Employee benefits portal access

24/7 support with well-being hub

Cycle to Work Scheme

Funded learning and career development

Life Assurance policy

Qualifications

• Experience in supplier/haulier scheduling and inventory control.
• Strong analytical, mathematical, and IT skills required.
• Full driving licence necessary.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute delivery plans using bespoke systems.
• Liaise with hauliers regarding deliveries.
• Monitor roundwood supply to meet daily quotas.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

Analytical skills

IT skills

Geographical knowledge

Tools

Microsoft packages

Planning software

Job description

Supply Chain Coordinator

Location: Carlise

Salary: £Competitive + Excellent Benefits

Job Type: Full-time and permanent (Mon-Fri, 8:30am - 5pm)

Role Overview

The Supply Chain Coordinator will play a pivotal role in planning, administration and supply management within the BSW roundwood supply chain.

This role requires expertise in supply chain management, with passion for forestry products, strong supplier relationships, and a commitment to sustainability and cost-effectiveness.

Specifically, some responsibilities of a Supply Chain Coordinator include:

• Plan and execute BSW & third-party customers roundwood delivery plans using bespoke planning systems.
• Monitor roundwood supply ensuring daily quotas are met.
• Liaise with hauliers on a daily basis regarding deliveries to the saw mills and 3rd party customers
• Be involved in haulage tender processes for new harvesting sites.
• Track haulier deliveries and OTIF’s
• Inform log yard teams of any delays or issues with roundwood deliveries.
• Work Closely with Harvesting teams to ensure roundwood stocks are available.
• Improvise & prioritise any additional daily adhoc situations.
• Help develop systems and processes to enhance roundwood deliveries to the mills.
• Set up and monitor roundwood supply contracts.
• Monitor quality of roundwood loads using internal scanning procedures.
• Send reports and data to suppliers and harvesting managers.

About You:

Preferably you will have previous experience working in a supply chain or logistical role.

You are confident working alone or alongside a team and in addition, you’ll have:

Requirements

• Experience of supplier / haulier scheduling and inventory control.

• Ability to improvise and prioritise.
• Problem solving skills and ability to work under pressure in a busy work environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• The ability to cope with and deliver to deadlines.
• Good geographical knowledge
• Good IT skills and experience of all Microsoft packages and planning software.

• Safety, environmental and commercial awareness.
• Self-motivation.

• Strong analytical, mathematical and IT skills

• Full driving licence.

Desirable (but not essential)

• An understanding of the timber supply chain.

• Understand drivers’ hours and working time directives.
• Worked within a similar environment

About Us:

BSW Group is the largest timber and forestry business in the UK, with operating divisions spanning the whole supply chain, from tree nurseries and woodland management to sawmilling and pallets.

We market 35 million saplings annually through the country’s leading commercial tree nursery, have planted a billion trees through Tilhill Forestry, supply sustainable timber products to an array of industries as BSW Timber, and manufacture millions of pallets a year as Scott Pallets. We work to keep industry moving and aim to be the most technically advanced timber business in the country.

BSW operates as a collection of experts – an interconnected circle, where everyone and everything works together, allowing the business to constantly innovate as our people thrive.

With an ethos to use everything and waste nothing, we leverage technology and cutting-edge practices to supply the diverse demands of the UK, helping to build sustainable worlds.

In return, you can look forward to developing a long-term career with one of the industry’s leading employers. As well as the competitive salary, this position includes other benefits such as:

• Discounted rate on a range of BSW products including Woodfuel Direct.
• Employee benefits portal with access to exclusive deals and discounts on 100s of high street brands, utilities, eating out and more!
• Confidential 24/7 support with the Well-being hub.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Funded learning and career development opportunities.
• Company provided Life Assurance policy.

Interested? Click APPLY to be directed to our career’s portal.

Closing date for applications: 30th June2025

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