Supply Chain Coordinator

Alexander Steele Ltd; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Alexander Steele Ltd. are partnering with a food manufacturing business in London to recruit a Supply Chain Coordinator.

You will help ensure the smooth flow of materials, inventory and products across the supply chain, with a focus on efficiency and cost control. Key duties include purchasing raw materials and packaging, supporting demand forecasting, managing supplier relationships, negotiating quotes and contracts, and tracking KPIs.

Qualifications

• Experience in Supply Chain, Purchasing, Materials Planning, or Procurement.
• Experience in food manufacturing or FMCG desirable.
• Strong organisational and planning abilities.
• Good communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Commercial awareness with the ability to negotiate effectively.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate purchasing of raw materials, packaging, and services.
• Support demand forecasting and inventory planning.
• Monitor supplier performance and maintain relationships.
• Obtain quotations and negotiate pricing, contracts, and service agreements.
• Identify opportunities to reduce costs across purchasing, warehousing, and distribution activities.
• Coordinate material planning to optimise stock levels and minimise waste.
• Develop contingency plans to reduce supply chain risks and maintain continuity of supply.
• Assist with sourcing activities for new product development projects.
• Track and report supply chain KPIs, recommending improvements where required.
• Work closely with Production, Operations, Quality, and other internal departments to ensure business objectives are achieved.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across the supply chain function.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, quality, and health & safety standards.
• Maintain awareness of industry developments and supply chain best practices.

Skills

Supply chain

Purchasing

Materials planning

Procurement

Demand forecasting

Inventory planning

Supplier management

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Supply Chain Coordinator

Harlesden, London

Monday - Friday , 8am - 4.30pm (1 day Working from home)

32,000 - 38,000 (DOE)

Alexander Steele is delighted to be supporting a food manufacturing business in the search for a Supply Chain Coordinator.

This is an excellent opportunity for a supply chain professional to join a growing food manufacturing business and play a key role in ensuring the smooth flow of materials, inventory, and products throughout the supply chain.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the purchasing of raw materials, packaging, and external services.
• Support demand forecasting and inventory planning to ensure material availability.
• Monitor supplier performance and maintain strong supplier relationships.
• Obtain quotations and negotiate pricing, contracts, and service agreements.
• Identify opportunities to reduce costs across purchasing, warehousing, and distribution activities.
• Coordinate material planning to optimise stock levels and minimise waste.
• Develop contingency plans to reduce supply chain risks and maintain continuity of supply.
• Assist with sourcing activities for new product development projects.
• Track and report supply chain KPIs, recommending improvements where required.Work closely with Production, Operations, Quality, and other internal departments to ensure business objectives are achieved.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across the supply chain function.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, quality, and health & safety standards.
• Maintain awareness of industry developments and supply chain best practices.

Skills & Experience

• Previous experience within a Supply Chain, Purchasing, Materials Planning, or Procurement role.
• Experience within food manufacturing, FMCG, or a manufacturing environment is desirable.
• Strong organisational and planning abilities.
• Good communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Commercial awareness with the ability to negotiate effectively.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.