Supply Chain Coordinator

Confidential; Mid and East Antrim District; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential in Belfast is seeking a Supply Chain Coordinator to join its operations team on-site. You will manage supplier performance, monitor forecasts and stock levels, and ensure the smooth flow of goods across an international supply chain.

The role requires experience in supply chain, procurement or manufacturing, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams across locations.

Qualifications

• Experience in supply chain procurement or manufacturing.
• Familiar with MRP and SAP in manufacturing or supply chain operations.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of suppliers day-to-day and monitor performance.
• Identify supply risks and implement mitigation plans.
• Monitor demand, forecasts and order books to ensure material availability.
• Drive corrective actions to improve delivery performance.
• Lead supplier recovery activities and coordinate internal teams.
• Manage purchasing and ordering requirements, maintain stock levels.
• Maintain accurate MRP master data and use SAP and other systems.
• Prioritise supply chain requirements with operations and manufacturing.
• Act as first point of contact for supply chain queries.
• Build relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders across locations.
• Coordinate supplier working parties with Procurement and Quality teams.
• Use data tools to support decision-making and automate processes.
• Monitor and optimise procured goods stock.
• Support transformation projects and LEAN initiatives.

Skills

Supply chain

Supplier mgmt

MRP

SAP

Inventory mgmt

Problem solving

Stakeholder mgmt

Job description

Supply Chain Coordinator

Location: Belfast

Working Arrangement: Fully on-site

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a leading global organisation within its Supply Chain Operations team as a Supply Chain Coordinator, based in Belfast.

Operating within a complex, international supply chain supporting multiple manufacturing programmes, you will manage a portfolio of suppliers, taking responsibility for supplier performance, material availability and the smooth flow of goods throughout the end-to-end supply chain.

Working in a fast-paced, digitally enabled manufacturing environment, you will play a key role in identifying and mitigating supply risks, managing demand and forecasts, resolving supplier issues and ensuring operational requirements are met.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in supply chain, procurement or manufacturing who enjoys problem-solving, working with suppliers and driving continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of suppliers on a day-to-day basis, monitoring performance and ensuring supply chain requirements are met.
• Proactively identify supply risks, anticipate potential disruptions and implement effective mitigation and recovery plans.
• Monitor demand, forecasts and order books to ensure material availability and minimise supply chain disruption.
• Manage supplier performance, challenging suppliers where necessary and driving corrective actions to improve delivery.
• Lead supplier recovery activities, coordinating internal teams and external suppliers to resolve issues and restore supply.
• Manage purchasing and ordering requirements, ensuring appropriate ordering strategies and stock levels are maintained.
• Maintain accurate MRP master data and manage order books using SAP and other supply chain systems.
• Prioritise supply chain requirements in line with operational and manufacturing demands.
• Act as the first point of contact for supply chain queries from internal operational teams.
• Build effective working relationships with suppliers, internal stakeholders and colleagues across international locations.
• Coordinate supplier working parties and collaborate with Procurement, Supply Chain Quality and Commercial teams.
• Use data management tools and digital solutions to support decision-making, automate processes and improve supply chain efficiency.
• Monitor and optimise procured goods stock, ensuring effective inventory management.
• Support supply chain transformation projects, continuous improvement initiatives and the implementation of LEAN methodologies.

Skills & Experience Required

The successful candidate will ideally have:

• Previous experience within Supply Chain, Procurement, Manufacturing Engineering or Design Engineering.
• Experience managing suppliers, supplier performance or material availability within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of Material Requirements Planning (MRP) and experience using SAP within manufacturing or supply chain operations.
• Experience managing purchase orders, order books, forecasts and inventory.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify supply chain risks and implement effective solutions.
• Experience using digital tools, data management systems or process automation to improve operational efficiency.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to communicate across all levels of the business.
• Experience working with international suppliers or within a global, cross-functional environment.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• A collaborative approach, with a proactive attitude towards continuous improvement.

Desirable Experience

• Project management experience.
• Knowledge or experience of LEAN methodologies.
• Experience leading supplier recovery plans or supplier improvement initiatives.Experience supporting supply chain transformation or digitalisation projects.
• Flexibility and willingness to travel to supplier locations when required.