Supply Chain Coordinator

Jackie Kerr Recruitment - Engineering and Manufacturing; Fordingbridge; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Sabbatical after six years

Contributory pension

On-site parking

Full training and development

Job summary

Jackie Kerr Recruitment - Engineering and Manufacturing is seeking two junior Supply Chain Coordinators to join a growing team in the UK. The role supports international suppliers, production orders, purchasing and logistics with full training provided.

Ideal candidates are recent graduates or those starting their supply-chain career, with strong organisational skills, attention to detail and fluency in English. MRPs/ERP experience would be advantageous but is not essential.

Qualifications

• Degree in SCM, logistics, business or manufacturing or equivalent experience.
• Experience in supply chain, logistics, purchasing, manufacturing or order coordination.
• Recent graduates encouraged to apply.
• Strong organisation and prioritisation skills.
• Proactive follow-up and problem solving approach.
• Analytical, accurate and detail oriented.
• Confident communicating with suppliers and internal departments.
• Fluent English written and spoken.
• MRP/ERP experience advantageous.
• Electronics or technical industry background beneficial.
• Mandarin or Cantonese skills advantageous but not required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate components and finished goods with overseas manufacturing partners.
• Monitor production schedules, purchase orders and order progress.
• Chase suppliers for updates and missing information.
• Identify shortages, delays and logistics risks; escalate when required.
• Arrange international freight and liaise with logistics providers.
• Support supplier onboarding, reapproval and documentation.
• Assist with supplier scorecards and performance reviews.
• Raise purchase orders and monitor supplier confirmations and commitments.
• Maintain supply-chain and compliance records.
• Support OGEL and import/export compliance activities.
• Work closely with Purchasing, Production, Sales and other internal departments.

Skills

Organisation

Prioritisation

Supplier communication

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Communication with suppliers

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

English language

Education

Degree in Supply Chain Management / Logistics / Business / Manufacturing or related field

Relevant qualifications with at least 1 year experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

MRP/ERP experience

Job description

Our client is a leading design and manufacturing business serving the aerospace, medical and industrial sectors. Due to continued expansion, they are looking for two junior Supply Chain Coordinators to join their growing team!

This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate or someone at the beginning of their supply-chain career. As a Supply Chain Coordinator, you will receive full training while supporting international suppliers, production orders, purchasing and logistics.

Supply Chain Coordinator Roles and Responsibilities:

• Coordinate components and finished goods with overseas manufacturing partners
• Monitor production schedules, purchase orders and order progress
• Chase suppliers and factories for updates and outstanding information
• Identify shortages, delays and logistics risks, escalating concerns when required
• Arrange international freight and liaise with logistics providers
• Support supplier onboarding, reapproval and documentation
• Assist with monthly supplier scorecards and performance reviews
• Raise purchase orders and monitor supplier confirmations and commitments
• Maintain accurate supply-chain and compliance records
• Support OGEL and import/export compliance activities
• Work closely with Purchasing, Production, Sales and other internal departments

Supply Chain Coordinator Ideal Candidate:

• Relevant degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business, Manufacturing or a similar subject; alternatively, relevant qualifications with at least one year’s experience in a related role
• Experience within supply chain, logistics, purchasing, manufacturing, order management or coordination
• Recent graduates with a relevant degree are encouraged to apply
• Strong organisation and prioritisation skills
• Proactive approach to following up actions and resolving problems
• Analytical, accurate and attentive to detail
• Confident communicating with suppliers and internal departments
• Competent using Microsoft Word and Excel
• Fluent written and spoken English
• MRP or ERP experience would be advantageous but is not essential
• Electronics or another technical industry background would be beneficial
• Mandarin or Cantonese language skills would be advantageous but are not required

Supply Chain Coordinator Working Hours and Benefits:

• 36.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
• Flexible start and finish times
• 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays, increasing to 30 days
• One-month paid sabbatical after six years' service
• Contributory pension and free on-site parking
• Full training and long-term development opportunities