Supply Chain Coordinator

Marshall Land Systems; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Learning & Support

Cross-functional exposure

Meaningful responsibility

Progression opportunities

Job summary

Marshall Land Systems in Cambridge is seeking a Supply Chain Co-ordinator to own ERP/MRP data accuracy and ensure materials are available when needed. You’ll work with procurement, planning and other teams to keep information current and generate reliable signals for decision making.

This role suits someone who enjoys data, problem-solving and improving data quality, with exposure across the supply chain and opportunities to progress in procurement and planning.

Qualifications

• Experience using ERP or a business system to maintain information and data.
• Strong attention to detail with a methodical approach to data.
• Some supply chain, procurement, manufacturing or engineering exposure is beneficial.
• Confident in communicating with suppliers and stakeholders to resolve issues.
• Practical, proactive problem-solving and data correction abilities.
• Capability to manage multiple tasks and follow through to completion.

Responsibilities

• Maintain supply chain data in ERP/MRP, keeping material and supplier info up to date.
• Check data quality and resolve missing or incorrect information promptly.
• Contact suppliers to request information and follow up on actions.
• Collaborate with Procurement, Supply Chain and Logistics to ensure data flows smoothly.
• Identify potential supply chain risks from data and highlight issues early.
• Investigate data issues, implement corrections and suggest process improvements.
• Support the wider team on ad-hoc projects and daily tasks.

Skills

ERP / System Experience

Attention to Detail

Supply Chain Experience

Supplier & Stakeholder Communication

Problem Solving

Organisation

Education

GCSEs in Maths and English

Supply Chain / Procurement qualification

Job description

Brief Description

Why join Marshall Land Systems in this role?

We have two exciting opportunities join Marshall Land Systems as a Supply Chain Co-ordinator, you’ll play an important role in keeping our supply chain running smoothly. Working at the heart of the supply chain team, you’ll make sure the information in our MRP system is accurate, up to date and giving our teams the right signals to make informed decisions. You’ll take ownership of key supply chain data, working closely with procurement, planning and other teams to ensure materials are available when they’re needed. From maintaining system data and monitoring material requirements, to investigating discrepancies and helping resolve issues, you’ll have a direct impact on how efficiently we operate. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working with data, solving problems and understanding how things fit together. You’ll gain exposure to the wider supply chain and see first-hand how good data and effective coordination help us manage materials, reduce risk and keep our operations moving.

Your responsibilities will include;

• Maintain supply chain data: Keep material and supplier information in our ERP system accurate, complete and up to date, making sure the right information is available when the business needs it
• Check data quality: Carry out regular checks to spot missing, incorrect or out-of-date information, working with colleagues to get issues resolved quickly
• Work with suppliers: Contact suppliers to request information, confirm details and follow up on outstanding actions. You’ll also help resolve straightforward supplier queries and issues
• Work across the business: Work closely with Procurement, Supply Chain and Logistics to make sure information is accurate and flows smoothly through our systems and supports effective material planning
• Help identify supply chain risks: Use your understanding of the data to highlight potential issues, such as missing information or incorrect material requirements, before they cause problems further down the supply chain
• Solve problems and improve processes: Investigate data issues, make corrections and look for simple ways to improve the quality of our information and how we work
• Support the wider team: Get involved in ad‑hoc supply chain projects and day‑to‑day activities, providing support wherever it is needed

Apply if you have most of the following

• ERP / System Experience: Experience using an ERP or business system to maintain, update and manage information. Experience with MRP systems would be an advantage
• Attention to Detail: Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to working with data, with the ability to spot errors, missing information and inconsistencies
• Supply Chain Experience: Some experience or understanding of procurement, supply chain, manufacturing or engineering environments would be beneficial, but is not essential
• Supplier & Stakeholder Communication: Confident communicating with colleagues, suppliers and other stakeholders to request information, follow up on actions and resolve straightforward issues
• Problem Solving: A practical and proactive approach to investigating issues, identifying the cause and helping to find a solution
• Organisation: Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritise effectively and follow through on actions to completion

Technical Skills / Education

• Microsoft Excel: Comfortable using Excel to manage, check and analyse data. Experience with functions such as filtering, sorting and basic formulas would be beneficial
• Numerical & Analytical Skills: Good numerical skills and the ability to identify trends, discrepancies and potential issues within data
• Education: GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths and English are desirable. A relevant qualification in Supply Chain, Procurement, Business or a related subject would be advantageous but is not essential

Benefits Of The Role

• Career Development: Build a strong foundation in supply chain and procurement, with opportunities to develop your skills and progress within the wider function
• Learning & Support: Gain hands‑on experience with ERP/MRP systems, supply chain processes and data management, supported by an experienced team
• Cross‑Functional Exposure: Work closely with Procurement, Supply Chain, Logistics and suppliers, giving you a broad understanding of how the different parts of the operation work together
• Meaningful Responsibility: Take ownership of important data and processes that directly support the smooth running of the supply chain and help prevent operational issues
• Progression Opportunities: As your experience and knowledge develop, there will be opportunities to take on greater responsibility and explore progression into wider supply chain, procurement or planning roles

Marshall Land Systems is a Canadian‑owned global company with an unrivalled pedigree of British engineering excellence. From its origins in Cambridge, UK, through more than a century of innovation, pioneering advances from the nose of Concorde to the early Hydrogen fuel cell technology that ultimately powered the moon landings, Marshall engineers now continue to innovate specialist vehicles and infrastructure for NATO forces across the world. From bomb disposal vehicles to deployed shelters, from command and control to CT scanners on the battlefield, Marshall Land Systems protects people in critical situations with the very best in engineering. It employs 600 people with major facilities the UK, Canada, and the Netherlands.

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