Supply Chain Coordinator

Alexander Steele Recruitment; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Alexander Steele Recruitment is seeking a Supply Chain Coordinator for a food manufacturing business in Harlesden, London. The role is Monday to Friday, 8am-4:30pm with 1 day of working from home.

You will manage purchasing, planning, and supplier relationships to ensure smooth materials flow and minimise waste. DOE salary up to £35,000.

Qualifications

• Experience in supply chain, purchasing, materials planning or procurement.
• Experience in food manufacturing or FMCG desirable.
• Strong organisational and planning abilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Commercial awareness with negotiation skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage the purchasing of raw materials, packaging, and external services.
• Support demand forecasting and inventory planning to ensure material availability.
• Monitor supplier performance and maintain strong supplier relationships.
• Obtain quotations and negotiate pricing, contracts, and service agreements.
• Identify opportunities to reduce costs across purchasing, warehousing, and distribution activities.
• Coordinate material planning to optimise stock levels and minimise waste.
• Develop contingency plans to reduce supply chain risks and maintain continuity of supply.
• Assist with sourcing activities for new product development projects.
• Track and report supply chain KPIs, recommending improvements where required.
• Work closely with Production, Operations, Quality, and other internal departments to ensure business objectives are achieved.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across the supply chain function.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, quality, and health & safety standards.
• Maintain awareness of industry developments and supply chain best practices.

Skills

Supply chain

Purchasing

Materials planning

Forecasting

Supplier management

Excel

Tools

Excel

Job description

Supply Chain Coordinator

Harlesden, London

Monday - Friday , 8am - 4.30pm (1 day Working from home)

Up to £35,000 (DOE)

Alexander Steele is delighted to be supporting a food manufacturing business in the search for a Supply Chain Coordinator.

This is an excellent opportunity for a supply chain professional to join a growing food manufacturing business and play a key role in ensuring the smooth flow of materials, inventory, and products throughout the supply chain.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the purchasing of raw materials, packaging, and external services.
• Support demand forecasting and inventory planning to ensure material availability.
• Monitor supplier performance and maintain strong supplier relationships.
• Obtain quotations and negotiate pricing, contracts, and service agreements.
• Identify opportunities to reduce costs across purchasing, warehousing, and distribution activities.
• Coordinate material planning to optimise stock levels and minimise waste.
• Develop contingency plans to reduce supply chain risks and maintain continuity of supply.
• Assist with sourcing activities for new product development projects.
• Track and report supply chain KPIs, recommending improvements where required.
• Work closely with Production, Operations, Quality, and other internal departments to ensure business objectives are achieved.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across the supply chain function.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, quality, and health & safety standards.
• Maintain awareness of industry developments and supply chain best practices.

Skills & Experience

• Previous experience within a Supply Chain, Purchasing, Materials Planning, or Procurement role.
• Experience within food manufacturing, FMCG, or a manufacturing environment is desirable.
• Strong organisational and planning abilities.
• Good communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Commercial awareness with the ability to negotiate effectively.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.