Supply Chain Coordinator

Fresh People; Dartford; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

8 bank holidays

Job summary

Fresh People in Dartford, UK, is seeking a Supply Chain Coordinator to support the movement of fruit from packhouse to customer in a fast-paced, perishable environment.

Reporting to the Head of Supply Chain, Production Planning & Inventory, you will coordinate stock availability, customer forecasts, packing requirements and logistics, working with sales, sourcing, warehouse and operations to ensure orders are planned and supplied accurately.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years' experience in supply chain or inventory management.
• Strong Excel skills with data analysis capabilities.
• ERP implementation experience; MS Dynamics 365 knowledge is a plus.
• Organised, accurate and able to manage changing priorities under pressure.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate inventory records and monitor inbound deliveries, on-site stock movements and outbound orders.
• Coordinate product storage, packing and distribution to meet customer requirements.
• Maintain customer forecasts and monitor forecast accuracy to support stock planning.
• Work closely with warehouse and logistics teams to ensure pallets are allocated and prepared for dispatch.
• Plan product availability against sales volumes, respond to vessel changes and other supply disruptions.
• Communicate daily and weekly requirements, including packaging, labelling, country of origin and volume changes.
• Coordinate inbound containers, transport, documentation and customs clearance.
• Support inventory control systems, including Microsoft Dynamics 365 and offline records.
• Improve processes, develop standard operating procedures and build relationships with suppliers and customers.

Skills

Supply chain experience

Excel

MS Dynamics 365

Data analysis

Communication

Tools

MS Dynamics 365

Job description

Supply Chain Coordinator

A leading international fresh produce business based in Dartford is looking to appoint a Supply Chain Coordinator to support the movement of fruit from packhouse to customer.

Reporting to the Head of Supply Chain, Production Planning & Inventory, you will coordinate stock availability, customer forecasts, packing requirements and logistics. Working closely with sales, sourcing, warehouse and operational teams, you will ensure customer orders are planned and supplied accurately within a fast-paced, perishable product environment.

The Role

• Maintain accurate inventory records, monitoring inbound deliveries, on-site stock movements and outbound orders.
• Coordinate product storage, packing and distribution to meet customer requirements.
• Maintain customer forecasts and monitor forecast accuracy to support stock planning.
• Work closely with warehouse and logistics teams to ensure the correct pallets are allocated and prepared for dispatch.
• Plan product availability against sales volumes, responding to vessel changes and other supply disruptions.
• Communicate daily and weekly requirements, including fruit size, grade, packaging, labelling, country of origin and volume changes.
• Coordinate inbound containers, transport, documentation and customs clearance.
• Support inventory control systems, including Microsoft Dynamics 365 and offline records.
• Improve processes, develop standard operating procedures and build effective relationships with suppliers and customers.

About You

You will have a minimum of five years' experience within supply chain or inventory management, ideally gained within fresh produce, food or another perishable industry.

Strong Excel skills are essential, including the ability to develop and adapt spreadsheets, analyse data and troubleshoot issues. You will also bring ERP implementation skills, with Microsoft Dynamics 365 experience beneficial.

You will be organised, accurate and confident managing changing priorities under pressure, with strong communication skills and a practical approach to solving problems.

Working Pattern

This is a full-time, on-site position working five days per week with two days off. Regular weekend working is required, so flexibility is essential. Time Off in Lieu (TOIL) is provided for weekend and bank holiday working where required.

What's on Offer

• £34,600 per annum.
• 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays.