Supply Chain Coordinator

Kingscroft Professional Resources; Halesowen; On-site; GBP 19,286 - 24,796; Part time

Job summary

Kingscroft Professional Resources are recruiting a Supply Chain Coordinator for a temporary role within a specialist manufacturing business. You will manage MRP data, release supplier schedules and keep materials aligned with production plans.

The ideal candidate has experience in materials control or purchasing in manufacturing, strong data accuracy, supplier communication, and the ability to generate KPI reports to support the Materials Manager.

Qualifications

• Experience in a supply chain, materials control, or purchasing environment in manufacturing.
• Working knowledge of MRP/ERP systems with ability to interpret outputs and maintain data.
• Understanding of import processes and HMRC compliance requirements.
• Excellent communication and supplier management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem solving abilities with data interpretation.
• High level of accuracy when managing data, documentation and inventory.

Responsibilities

• MRP interrogation to align supplier materials demand with production plan.
• Release of supplier schedules and purchase orders promptly and accurately.
• Maintain accurate supplier planning data.
• Coordinate suppliers to align deliveries with MRP and schedule demand.
• Expedite/de-expedite supplier deliveries per demand plans.
• Communicate order confirmations, delivery dates and changes timely.
• Assist with stock level monitoring and highlight shortages or excesses.
• Prepare routine materials supply chain reports including KPIs and inventory metrics.
• Support Materials Manager and supply chain team with day-to-day tasks.

Skills

Supply chain experience

MRP/ERP systems

Supplier management

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Tools

MRP/ERP systems (QAD, SAP)

Job description

Are you a Supply Chain Coordinator looking for a new role? Do you have experience of a manufacturing supply chain feeding materials into production? Are you looking for work on a temporary basis in a fantastic production planning and materials team?

Kingscroft have been asked to work with a specialist manufacturing business to recruit a Supply Chain Coordinator on a temporary basis. As the ideal candidate you will have experience working in a materials, production or logistics supply team with knowledge of MRP systems and experience of supporting manufacturing operations.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• MRP interrogation ensuring supplier materials demand aligns with the production plan
• Release of supplier schedules and purchase orders in a timely accurate manner
• Maintain accurate supplier planning data
• Facilitate supplier coordination ensuring deliveries are aligned to MRP and supplier schedule demand profile
• Expedite de-expedite supplier deliveries as needed in accordance with fluctuating actual demand plans
• Ensure timely communication of order confirmations, delivery dates, and changes
• Assist with stock level monitoring and highlight potential shortages or excesses
• Prepare routine materials supply chain reports, including KPIs, delivery performance, and inventory metrics
• Support the Materials Manager and supply chain team as needed with all associate day to day tasks

Skills/Experience Essential

• Proven experience in a supply chain, materials control, or purchasing environment, ideally within a manufacturing or production setting
• Working knowledge of MRP/ERP systems (QAD, SAP etc), with the ability to interpret planning outputs and maintain accurate system data
• Strong understanding of import processes and HMRC compliance requirements, including documentation, tariff codes, and customs procedures
• Excellent communication and supplier management skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships internally and externally
• Strong analytical and problem solving abilities, with confidence in interpreting data, identifying issues, and supporting corrective actions
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail, particularly when managing data, documentation, and inventory related tasks