Supply Chain Coordinator

Vertical Advantage; London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in supply chain solutions is seeking a detail-oriented Supply Chain Coordinator to join their operations team in Sutton. This vital role includes overseeing supply chain processes, improving service performance, and coordinating with various stakeholders. The position offers a hybrid working model and further professional development opportunities in a collaborative team environment.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Competitive benefits package

Easy access to public transport

Collaborative team environment

Qualifications

• Experience in supply chain, logistics, or international trade environment.
• Strong IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint).
• Experience in sectors such as Food & Nutrition, Pharmaceuticals or Consumer Care is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Manage and resolve supply chain non-conformances.
• Support continuous improvement activities.
• Assist in key projects on compliance and performance optimisation.

Skills

Attention to detail

Customer-focused approach

Data analysis

Time management

Communication skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Title: Supply Chain Coordinator

Location: Sutton, UK (Hybrid Working

Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday–Friday

Reports to: Supply Chain Manager

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented Supply Chain Coordinator to join our operations team. This role plays a vital part in ensuring the smooth running of supply chain processes, supporting both day-to-day operations and strategic improvement initiatives. The successful candidate will work closely with suppliers, logistics partners, internal stakeholders, and customers to drive service excellence and process efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop a clear understanding of the overall supply chain model, including key partners, internal processes, and the sectors and customers served.
• Build strong working relationships with supply chain partners, internal departments, customers, and suppliers to ensure effective communication and coordination.
• Manage and resolve supply chain non-conformances by coordinating communications, logging issues, conducting trend analysis, and proposing performance improvements.
• Support continuous improvement activities by identifying recurring issues and working with suppliers to enhance service levels.
• Take ownership of live operational issues, ensuring timely and effective resolution to minimise disruption.
• Monitor operational performance of supply chain partners using structured reporting and data analysis.
• Assist the Supply Chain Manager in key projects across areas such as compliance, performance optimisation, digital transformation, and sustainability.
• Maintain accurate records and support documentation related to supply chain activities and partner performance.

Candidate Requirements

• A professional, customer-focused approach with excellent attention to detail.
• Experience in a supply chain, logistics, or international trade environment.
• Strong IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint).
• Confident analysing data to identify patterns and performance trends.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Well-organised with strong time management and multitasking abilities.
• Experience in sectors such as Food & Nutrition, Pharmaceuticals, Industrial Goods, Coatings & Construction, or Consumer Care is beneficial.
• Previous experience in chemical distribution or a sales & marketing-led environment is desirable.

What’s on Offer

• Office located in Sutton, with easy access to public transport
• Hybrid working model available
• 37.5-hour working week, Monday to Friday
• 25 days annual leave plus a competitive benefits package
• Opportunity to join a collaborative, experienced team in a role with real impact and development potential