Supply Chain Coordinator

Safran; Cwmbran; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international high-technology group is seeking an External Supply Coordinator in Cwmbran, UK. This role involves supporting supply planners through order management and data accuracy in a dynamic environment. Candidates should have strong analytical skills and experience with suppliers. The position offers competitive benefits including generous holiday and a leading pension scheme, along with opportunities for career advancement and professional development.

Benefits

33 days holiday

Industry leading pension scheme

Private medical cover

Salary sacrifice benefits

Enhanced family-friendly policies

Corporate social responsibility activities

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and ERP systems required.
• Familiar with inventory or logistics processes is essential.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Issue purchase orders and monitor acknowledgments.
• Support audits and perform data maintenance.
• Act as first point of contact for basic supplier queries.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Data driven

Strong presentation skills

Effective communication

Education

Minimum GCSE Grades A-C in Maths and English

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP systems

Job description

Overview

The purpose of this role as the External Supply Co‑ordinator will be to support the External Supply Planners by ensuring timely order acknowledgements, delivery confirmations, and accurate ERP data. This role drives execution discipline and data integrity across the external supply chain operations. The External Supply Coordinator provides administrative and transactional support for supplier planning and scheduling activities. The role is essential to the daily execution of supply chain processes, ensuring that order acknowledgements, delivery confirmations, and ERP data are maintained in a timely and accurate manner. It acts as a critical support function to planners, helping to drive execution discipline and data hygiene across external supply operations., ERP Order Management

Responsibilities

• Issue purchase orders and schedule updates based on planner and supplier feedback or ERP output.
• Monitor open order report to ensure all POs are acknowledged within SLA.
• Follow up with suppliers for missing acknowledgements or confirmations.

Data Maintenance, Reporting & Audit

• Update planning data (e.g. lead times, minimum order quantities) under planner guidance.
• Support audits and clean‑up activities related to supply parameters.
• Run standard reports to support planner decision‑making.
• Assist in preparing weekly / monthly supplier performance data.
• Manage data and files effectively to ensure traceability.
• Support cross‑functional alignment through clear data sharing and follow‑up.

Supplier Coordination & Communication

• Download and disseminate exception message reports for order alignment.
• Update inbound delivery dates in the system based on supplier communication.
• Be first point of contact for basic supplier queries (e.g. PO copies, invoice references).
• Send forecast data to suppliers on a regular cadence.
• Escalate any delays, quantity mismatches, or delivery shortfalls to External Supply Planners.
• Resolve delivery discrepancies, feeding root cause back to performance stakeholders.

Benefits

• 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Industry leading pension scheme with salary sacrifice employer contributions up to 10%.
• Private medical cover (to include Digital GP and rapid access Physio with no excess) with ability to upgrade level of benefit and cover family members.
• Access to salary sacrifice benefits scheme including cycle to work and Octopus EV Scheme.
• 4 x Life Assurance.
• Interactive benefits platform including wide range of discretionary benefits such as technology, retail benefits, income protection.
• Enhanced family‑friendly policies and benefits (enhanced maternity and paternity leave) and employee assistance programme.
• Annual share‑save schemes.
• Opportunities for career advancement and personal growth.
• Benefit from support through Safran University and our internal Training and Development Schools.
• Get involved in corporate social responsibility activities from sustainability initiatives, charity and fundraising, volunteering days, and supporting STEM activities at local schools and colleges to nurture the next generation of talent.

Job Details

This role is subject to pre‑employment checks, including but not limited to criminal record checks. While having unspent convictions may not necessarily prevent you from being employed, you are required to disclose any unspent convictions during the recruitment process. Only candidates who successfully pass these checks will be considered for employment.

We are committed to building a workforce that is reflective of the diverse community we serve. We want to attract the best applications from people of all backgrounds and underrepresented groups because we strongly believe in adding value through diversity and inclusion. Our employees enable us to deliver services that are accessible and inclusive. As part of our commitment with Disability Confident Employers, we may offer a guaranteed interview to applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post. We strive to provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and employment. Let us know if you need support to showcase your talents or require any reasonable adjustments with your application.

Requirements

• Minimum GCSE Grades A‑C (or equivalent) in Maths and English.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and ERP systems.
• Ability mingling in a fast‑paced environment with a dynamic and flexible approach, as well as the ability to work under pressure.
• Familiarity with inventory or logistics processes.
• Knowledge of aerospace, automotive or regulated industries.
• Experience working with suppliers or external stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Self‑motivated and possessing the ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
• Strong presentation and communication skills.
• Data driven.

About Safran

Safran is an international high‑technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets. Safran Seats is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of aircraft seats, for both crew and passengers. 1 million Safran Seats‑manufactured aircraft seats are currently in service with air fleets around the world. In the UK, Safran Seats specialises шп solely in the First Class and Business Class seating markets for wide‑body aircraft, with industrial and engineering teams in Cwmbran and Newport, Wales and Brackley, England.