Supply Chain Co-ordinator

Interaction Recruitment; Kettering; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Interaction Recruitment is recruiting on behalf of our client for an experienced Supply Chain Coordinator to join their busy manufacturing operation in Burton Latimer, Northamptonshire. The role focuses on ensuring the availability of raw materials, consumables and production components, while supporting purchasing, inventory control and production planning.

The successful candidate will thrive in a proactive, organised environment, enjoy problem solving, and have a track record of managing

Qualifications

• Experience in supply chain, materials planning, purchasing or inventory control.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Raising and managing purchase orders for consumables, operational materials and production components.
• Chasing overdue purchase orders and liaising with suppliers to ensure timely deliveries.
• Monitoring stock levels and usage of consumables and paint and placing orders as required.
• Investigating and resolving stock discrepancies and maintaining accurate inventory records.
• Maintaining accurate master data, including supplier lead times and pricing.
• Setting up new part codes within ERP/MRP systems.
• Providing the Customer Service team with accurate component lead times.
• Resolving supplier invoice queries.
• Ensuring supplier documentation is retained and kept up to date.
• Supporting the planning of the foundry department.
• Expediting works orders to support production schedules and minimise downtime.
• Working closely with manufacturing teams to ensure materials and services are available to meet demand.
• Reporting discrepancies or damaged goods and coordinating resolutions with suppliers.
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives within the business.

Skills

Supply chain

Materials planning

Purchasing

Inventory control

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Supply Chain Coordinator

Location: Burton Latimer, Northamptonshire
Salary: Up to £32,000 depending on experience
Hours: Monday to Friday, normal office hours
Contract: Temporary to Permanent – Permanent opportunity for the right candidate
Start: Immediate

Interaction Recruitment is recruiting on behalf of our client for an experienced Supply Chain Coordinator to join their busy manufacturing operation in Burton Latimer.

This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and proactive supply chain professional looking for a role offering the potential to secure a permanent position for the right person.

The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the availability of raw materials, consumables and production components, while supporting purchasing, inventory control and production planning.

The Role

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Raising and managing purchase orders for consumables, operational materials and production components.
• Chasing overdue purchase orders and liaising with suppliers to ensure timely deliveries.
• Monitoring stock levels and usage of consumables and paint and placing orders as required.
• Investigating and resolving stock discrepancies and maintaining accurate inventory records.
• Maintaining accurate master data, including supplier lead times and pricing.
• Setting up new part codes within ERP/MRP systems.
• Providing the Customer Service team with accurate component lead times.
• Resolving supplier invoice queries.
• Ensuring supplier documentation is retained and kept up to date.
• Supporting the planning of the foundry department.
• Expediting works orders to support production schedules and minimise downtime.
• Working closely with manufacturing teams to ensure materials and services are available to meet demand.
• Reporting discrepancies or damaged goods and coordinating resolutions with suppliers.
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives within the business.

About You

We are looking for someone with previous experience in supply chain, materials planning, purchasing or inventory control, ideally gained within a manufacturing environment.

You will ideally have:

• Experience working with ERP/MRP systems, particularly inventory management and master data.
• Experience managing purchase orders and supplier relationships.
• Experience supporting production planning and scheduling.
• The ability to resolve delivery issues, stock discrepancies and invoice queries.
• Excellent organisational skills and strong attention to detail.
• High levels of accuracy when working with data.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a proactive approach.
• Good Microsoft Excel skills and confidence using business systems.
• The ability to work effectively in a busy manufacturing environment.

The Opportunity

• Salary up to £32,000, depending on experience.
• Immediate start available.
• Monday to Friday, normal office hours.
• Temp-to-perm opportunity for the right candidate.
• Based in Burton Latimer, Northamptonshire.
• Opportunity to join an established manufacturing business.
• Varied responsibilities across supply chain, purchasing, inventory and production planning.