Supply Chain Coordinator

Guidant Global; Filton; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading supply chain consulting firm in the UK is seeking a Supply Chain Coordinator to manage supplier portfolios and ensure timely deliveries for Airbus. The role requires experience in supply chain environments, ideally with MRP systems and SAP. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential. Enjoy flexible working hours within a supportive team environment and opportunities for career growth. This position is integral to maintaining Airbus's manufacturing schedules alongside a high-performing team.

Benefits

Flexible work pattern

Opportunities for contract extension

Supportive, inclusive environment

Qualifications

• Experience working within supply chain environments.
• Strong analytical skills and confidence working with data.
• Proactive, motivated self-starter who thrives on challenges.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of suppliers and maintain daily communications.
• Monitor supplier relationships for timely, high-quality deliveries.
• Oversee and align purchase orders with business requirements.
• Optimise ordering parameters to balance supply and demand.
• Track delivery forecasts through regular supplier engagement.

Skills

Supply chain experience

MRP system knowledge

Strong analytical skills

Excellent communication skills

Customer-focused approach

Experience with SAP

Tools

SAP

Google Suite

Job description

Supply Chain Coordinator

Location: Filton (minimum 60% onsite)

Contract: Full-time, 35 hours per week (4.5 days, flexible between 7am-7pm)

Pay: £22.94 per hour (PAYE) or £30.69 per hour (Umbrella)

Security Clearance: BPSS+ (arranged by Airbus)

Travel: Occasional travel within Europe

About the Role

At Guidant Global, we're proud to partner with Airbus to deliver excellence in supply chain management. As a Supply Chain Coordinator, you'll play a vital role in ensuring the smooth flow of essential components—such as landing gears, wheels, brakes, and fuel equipment—between suppliers across Europe and the US and Airbus's global production sites. Your work will help keep Airbus's manufacturing schedules on track and support the delivery of world-class aircraft.

What You'll Be Doing

• Managing a portfolio of suppliers, acting as the key point of contact for daily communications.
• Monitoring and improving supplier relationships to ensure timely, high-quality deliveries.
• Overseeing purchase orders and aligning them with business requirements.
• Optimising ordering parameters (e.g., safety stock, batch size, reorder points) to balance supply and demand.
• Analysing and acting on MRP (Material Requirements Planning) and supply exception messages.
• Tracking delivery forecasts and maintaining a clear line of balance through regular supplier engagement.
• Supporting the introduction of new products and troubleshooting delivery or quality issues.
• Participating in supplier performance reviews and providing constructive feedback.
• Ensuring clear, consistent communication with internal stakeholders worldwide and escalating issues promptly to avoid production delays.
• Using SAP and other logistics systems to manage and report on supply chain performance.

What We're Looking For

Essential

• Experience working within supply chain environments, ideally with exposure to MRP systems and SAP.
• Strong analytical skills and confidence working with data.
• A proactive, motivated self-starter who thrives on learning and tackling challenges.
• Excellent communication skills and a customer-focused approach.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Comfortable using Google Suite (desirable).

Qualifications

We value experience over formal qualifications - if you have the right skills and attitude, we want to hear from you!

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a high-performing team at the heart of Airbus's operations.
• Enjoy a flexible work pattern and a supportive, inclusive environment.
• Gain exposure to international supply chain operations and develop your expertise with leading-edge systems.
• Benefit from opportunities for contract extension and career growth within a global organisation.

Ready to take your supply chain career to new heights? Apply today and help shape the future of aviation with Guidant Global and Airbus.