Supply Chain Coordinator

Manpower UK Ltd; Coalville; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a customer service/supply chain coordinator to facilitate demand and supply management across multiple manufacturing sites in Coalville, England. The ideal candidate will have experience in demand planning and production scheduling, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a market-leading manufacturing business.

Qualifications

• Background in demand planning or supply chain coordination within manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, especially in packaging.
• Excellent communication and ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Balance supply and demand across multiple manufacturing sites.
• Coordinate production schedules and manage inter-site production transfers.
• Communicate changes effectively to customers and internal stakeholders.

Skills

Demand planning

Supply chain coordination

Production scheduling

Communication skills

Analytical mindset

Stakeholder management

Organizational skills

Job description

Manpower are pleased to bring an exciting opportunity to market, having been retained on behalf of one of our prestigious partners, a well-known group and historical brand within the industry. They are currently looking to engage a customer service / supply chain coordinator to support the team. This key role connects Sales, Customer Service, and Production to ensure customer requirements are met efficiently and without disruption.

The role

As a central point of contact, you will be responsible for balancing supply and demand across multiple manufacturing sites. You'll coordinate production schedules, manage inter-site production transfers, and ensure any changes are communicated effectively to both customers and internal stakeholders.

Key responsibilities

• Work with Sales and Customer Service teams to forecast demand and align production plans.
• Coordinate production across multiple sites to balance capacity and maintain service levels.
• Communicate proactively with internal teams and customers regarding supply or schedule changes.
• Analyse demand and production data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Provide reports and insights to support strategic planning.

Skills & experience

• Background in demand planning, supply chain coordination, or production scheduling within manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes within packaging.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Analytical mindset with data interpretation and reporting experience.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and perform well under pressure.

What We're Looking For

• Proactive and solution oriented.
• Strong team player with a customer-first mindset.
• Detail-focused and highly organised.
• Comfortable working across multiple sites and functions.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in keeping operations and customer service aligned, while contributing to the success of a market-leading manufacturing business. Apply today for a member of the team to review your application and book in a time suitable for you.