Supply Chain Coordinator

Vertical Advantage; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertical Advantage in West London is recruiting a Supply Chain Coordinator for a full-time, office-based role to support procurement, inventory planning, forecasting and supplier management across our premium FMCG product lines.

You will work closely with senior leadership to ensure sourcing efficiency, minimise stock variances and drive continuous improvement in warehousing and distribution, while building strong relationships with suppliers and cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• 1+ years experience in a Supply Chain, Procurement, Planning, or Operations role.
• Strong analytical skills with experience in forecasting, inventory, or purchasing.
• Excellent Excel and organisational skills.
• Confidence working with suppliers and cross-functional stakeholders.
• A proactive mindset with a genuine interest in improving processes and driving efficiency.
• Experience within food, FMCG, manufacturing, or a product-based business would be highly advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Managing the purchase of ingredients, packaging, and external services
• Supporting demand forecasting, inventory control, and material planning activities
• Building and maintaining strong supplier relationships while negotiating costs and terms
• Monitoring lead times, stock levels, and supply risks to ensure continuity of supply
• Identifying opportunities to improve warehousing, distribution, and overall supply chain efficiency
• Tracking KPIs and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives across the business

Skills

Supply chain

Forecasting

Procurement

Inventory management

Excel

Supplier management

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

West London | Full-time Office Based | £35,000 - £38,000 per annum

**Note: This role does not offer sponsorship**

We’re recruiting on behalf of a growing and well-established premium food business that supplies high-quality products across the UK market. This is an excellent opportunity for a Supply Chain Coordinator to join a collaborative, fast-moving environment where you’ll gain broad exposure across procurement, inventory planning, forecasting, supplier management, and operational improvement.

Working closely with senior leadership, you’ll play a key role in ensuring products and materials are sourced efficiently, inventory is optimised, and the wider supply chain runs smoothly. It’s a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants to develop their career within FMCG and take ownership of meaningful supply chain responsibilities.

Responsibilities:

• Managing the purchase of ingredients, packaging, and external services
• Supporting demand forecasting, inventory control, and material planning activities
• Building and maintaining strong supplier relationships while negotiating costs and terms
• Monitoring lead times, stock levels, and supply risks to ensure continuity of supply
• Identifying opportunities to improve warehousing, distribution, and overall supply chain efficiency
• Tracking KPIs and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives across the business

Experience

• 1+ Years experience in a Supply Chain, Procurement, Planning, or Operations role
• Strong analytical skills with experience in forecasting, inventory, or purchasing
• Excellent Excel and organisational skills
• Confidence working with suppliers and cross-functional stakeholders
• A proactive mindset with a genuine interest in improving processes and driving efficiency
• Experience within food, FMCG, manufacturing, or a product-based business would be highly advantageous