Supply Chain Coordinator

BSW Group; Cargo; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading timber and forestry firm in the United Kingdom is seeking a Supply Chain Coordinator to manage planning and supply within the roundwood supply chain. The ideal candidate will demonstrate expertise in supplier scheduling, excellent communication and IT skills, and a commitment to sustainability. Key responsibilities include planning deliveries, liaising with hauliers, and ensuring adherence to quotas. This role offers valuable benefits including discounts on products and personal development opportunities.

Benefits

Discounted products

Employee benefits portal

24/7 well-being support

Cycle to Work Scheme

Learning and career development opportunities

Life Assurance policy

Qualifications

• Experience of supplier/haulier scheduling and inventory control.
• Ability to improvise and prioritise.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Good IT skills and experience with Microsoft packages and planning software.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute delivery plans for roundwood.
• Monitor roundwood supply ensuring daily quotas are met.
• Liaise with hauliers on deliveries to the saw mills.
• Track haulier deliveries and inform log yard teams of issues.

Skills

Supplier scheduling

Inventory control

Problem solving

Communication skills

Geographical knowledge

IT skills

Analytical skills

Job description

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.

Responsibilities

• 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 third-party customers.
• Be involved in haulage tender processes for new harvesting sites.
• Track haulier deliveries and OTIF (on-time in-full).
• Inform log yard teams of any delays or issues with roundwood deliveries.
• Work closely with Harvesting teams to ensure roundwood stocks are available.
• Improvise and prioritise any additional daily ad hoc 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.
• Preferably you will have previous experience working in a supply chain or logistical role.

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.
• Experience working in a similar environment.

About BSW

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 saplings and timber products and provide sustainable timber solutions across industries. We strive to be technically advanced and to continuously innovate as our people thrive.

Benefits

• Discounted rate on a range of BSW products including Woodfuel Direct.
• Employee benefits portal with access to exclusive deals and discounts on hundreds of brands and services.
• Confidential 24/7 support with the Well-being hub.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Funded learning and career development opportunities.
• Company provided Life Assurance policy.