Supply Chain Coordinator

TN United Kingdom; Derby; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a confident Logistics/Supply Chain Coordinator to enhance their team in Long Eaton. In this hybrid role, you will be pivotal in ensuring a seamless supply chain, managing product movement from start to finish. Your responsibilities will include liaising with European factories, achieving timely deliveries, and planning efficient transportation. This role offers a chance to work with a diverse customer base and contribute to process improvements. If you're ready to take on a challenging yet rewarding position in a thriving design house, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

24 Days Annual Leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Life Assurance

Qualifications

• Experience in furniture, fabrics, or textiles industries is preferred.
• Experience in manufacturing or international supply chains is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Liaising with European factories to develop production and dispatch plans.
• Achieving high levels of on-time, in-full deliveries.
• Planning cost-effective transportation and truck loads.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

Google Sheets

Stakeholder Management

Process Improvement

Job description

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Logistics/Supply Chain Coordinator - Long Eaton

We’re seeking a confident Logistics/Supply Chain Coordinator to join our team in Long Eaton. You will play a vital role in maintaining a smooth supply chain by ensuring efficient product movement from start to finish.

Salary: £27,500 – £32,500

Benefits:

• 24 Days Annual Leave including Christmas shutdown and your birthday off
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Life Assurance

Location: Hybrid role based at our office in Long Eaton.

Commutable from: Long Eaton, Derby, Nottingham, Stone on Trent, Mansfield, Leicester, Castle Donington, Kegworth, Ruddington, Little Eaton, Ilkeston, Melbourne, West Hallam, Newark on Trent, Loughborough, Beeston, Clifton.

Job Description: Import/Wholesale/Design – Supply Chain

Reporting to the Operations Director, you will be integral in coordinating the supply chain to ensure timely delivery of orders to a diverse customer base, including UK retailers and local furniture stores.

Daily responsibilities include:

1. Liaising with European factories to develop production and dispatch plans
2. Achieving high levels of on-time, in-full deliveries
3. Planning cost-effective transportation and truck loads

Person Specification:

Experience in furniture, fabrics, or textiles industries is preferred but not essential. Experience in manufacturing or international supply chains is advantageous. We value diverse backgrounds and are willing to train the right candidate.

Key qualities include:

• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Access, and exposure to Google Sheets
• Strong desire to complete tasks and work collaboratively
• Can-do attitude and initiative
• Commitment to process improvement
• Confidence in stakeholder management at all levels

About the Company:

We are a design house, importer, and wholesaler of furniture operating for over 20 years, serving major UK retail brands and independent stores.

Relevant roles may include Supply Chain Analyst, Logistics Coordinator, Buyer, Procurement Specialist, Demand Planner, Business Planner, Data Analyst, among others, with experience in furniture, textiles, retail, wholesale, or import sectors.

Interested? Click apply to submit your application. You will receive an acknowledgment.

Note: Wallace Hind Selection is our retained recruitment partner. Direct applications to the client will be forwarded to us.

Ref: SM17787, Wallace Hind Selection