Supply Chain Coordinator

CLARKSON PLC; Great Yarmouth; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Clarkson PLC is seeking a Supply Chain Coordinator to support the Netherlands, Taiwan and Teesside branches remotely from our Great Yarmouth office, ensuring procurement, supplier performance, stock control and operations are well managed.

You will work with the PIM / Oracle team, report to the Purchasing Manager, and be responsible for maintaining product availability, driving supplier performance and proactive planning across branches.

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement, purchasing or supply chain coordination.
• Experience with ERP systems, preferably Oracle/OGL.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Highly organised with ability to multitask and meet deadlines.
• Attention to detail and accuracy; proactive and initiative.
• Team player with a flexible approach.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end procurement: create, maintain, review POs.
• Monitor PO book and ensure timely delivery.
• Expedite orders with suppliers for timely updates.
• Track order progress and communicate with stakeholders.
• Monitor stock levels across Netherlands and Teesside.
• Coordinate depot transfers and reduce transfer frequency.
• Resolve supplier account issues, credit holds and stop statuses.
• Collaborate with Sales to address shortages and MOQ/MOV.
• Maintain Certificate of Conformity docs and audit trails.
• Coordinate branch stock takes from planning to reconciliation.

Skills

Drive

Relationship building

Collaboration

Resilience

Smart problem-solving

Integrity

Tools

Oracle

OGL

PIM

Job description

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Gibb Group is the industry’s leading provider of PPE and MRO products and services as well as one of the energy sector’s most experienced, qualified suppliers. Available globally, our extensive product range is backed by in-house expertise that adds value and ensures our clients’ Offshore teams and assets are protected at all times.

Gibb is part of Clarksons – the world’s leading provider of integrated maritime services including broking, finance, port services and research. Clarksons is at the heart of global shipping and has an unrivaled reach, expertise, and depth of experience. Clarksons partner with clients across every sector to meet the demands of the world’s rapidly evolving maritime, offshore, trade and energy markets. Building on our unique heritage and harnessing our insights to see further, faster, we work with our clients and communities to create strategies that have a positive impact on the industry and the world around us. Dedicated to excellence, it’s our people that drive success for our clients.

As a Supply Chain Coordinator, you will play a key role in supporting the Netherlands, Taiwan and Teesside branches remotely from our Great Yarmouth office, ensuring the effective management of procurement, supplier performance, stock control, and operational communication. Working as part of the PIM / Oracle team and reporting to the Purchasing Manager, you will be responsible for maintaining product availability, driving supplier performance, and supporting efficient day-to-day branch operations through proactive planning and coordination.

What you’ll be doing

• Manage the end-to-end procurement process, including the creation, maintenance, and review of purchase orders
• Monitor and manage the purchase order book, ensuring orders are placed and delivered in line with business requirements
• Expedite outstanding orders, working closely with suppliers to ensure timely delivery and accurate information is provided throughout the process
• Track, trace and communicate order progress, delivery schedules, and supplier updates to key stakeholders
• Monitor and proactively manage stock levels across the Netherlands and Teesside branches to maintain product availability
• Identify and manage potential stock shortages, excess inventory, and replenishment requirements
• Coordinate and manage depot transfers between branches, identifying opportunities to reduce transfer frequency and volume
• Work closely with suppliers to resolve account issues, including credit holds and stop statuses, ensuring minimal disruption to operations
• Collaborate with the Sales team to identify potential shortages, MOV and MOQ challenges, and implement solutions proactively
• Maintain Certificate of Conformity documentation and ensure accurate record keeping and audit trails
• Coordinate and manage branch stock takes from planning through to completion and reconciliation
• Assess daily workload, prioritise activities and ensure critical tasks are completed effectively
• Act as a key communication link between Sales, Purchasing, Warehousing and Suppliers to ensure alignment and efficient operations
• Maintain accurate procurement, inventory and supplier records within Oracle and PIM systems
• Provide general operational and administrative support and additional / ad hoc duties as required to meet the needs of the business.

What we’re looking for

We invite applications from candidates who can demonstrate:

• Drive and self-motivation, with the desire and commitment to succeed, deliver excellence and make positive change;
• Relationship building , with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to quickly build rapport;
• Collaboration , able to work well with others across diverse backgrounds to share information, develop skills, and deliver results;
• Resilience with the ability to persist and adapt;
• Smart problem-solving and analytical abilities, with a curious and inquisitive mind, and an openness to new ideas;
• Professional integrity and a respect for company values.

Other requirements

• Previous experience in procurement, purchasing, supply chain, stock control or operational coordination
• Experience working with ERP systems, ideally OGL
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
• Self-motivated and highly organised, able to multitask and work to tight deadlines
• High focus on accuracy and attention to detailProactive and able to use initiative
• Team player with a flexible approach
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word and Excel)
• Experience of supplier management and expediting activities would be advantageous