Supply Chain Coordinator

Adecco (Portugal); Newbury; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Adecco Group UK & Ireland is seeking a proactive Logistics Operations Coordinator for a 12-month maternity cover in Newbury. The role focuses on managing the 3PL relationship, ensuring daily operations run smoothly, and driving process improvements.

You will collaborate with internal teams, monitor performance and inventory accuracy, and support planning and regulatory compliance. A full UK driving licence and monthly UK travel to Oxfordshire are required.

Qualifications

• Experience in logistics or supply chain operations.
• Experience with 3PL relationships would be advantageous.
• Strong IT skills, including MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Act as key contact for 3PL warehouse provider and manage daily operations.
• Monitor logistics activities and resolve operational challenges.
• Review performance metrics and service levels to meet targets.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and investigate discrepancies.
• Support supply chain planning and resolve delivery issues.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and efficiency.
• Maintain SOPs, process docs and training materials.
• Support inventory compliance and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with internal teams on business initiatives and launches.

Job description

Supply Chain Coordinator

Location: Newbury

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm or 9:00am-5:00pm

Contract: 12 Month Maternity Cover

Travel: Monthly travel to Oxfordshire required

Full UK Driving Licence Essential

We are looking for a proactive and organised Logistics Operations Coordinator to join our team on a 12-month maternity cover contract. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with logistics operational experience who enjoys problem-solving, working with multiple stakeholders, and driving continuous improvement.

A key part of the role will be managing the relationship with our Third-Party Logistics (3PL) provider, ensuring daily operations run smoothly, service levels are maintained, and inventory accuracy is upheld across multiple systems. You will act as a central point of contact between internal teams and the 3PL partner, helping to resolve issues, improve processes, and ensure operational excellence.

What You'll Be Doing

• Acting as the key contact for our 3PL warehouse provider, building strong working relationships and ensuring operational priorities are met.
• Monitoring daily logistics activities and resolving operational challenges as they arise.
• Reviewing performance metrics and service levels to ensure targets are achieved.
• Maintaining accurate inventory records across systems and investigating stock discrepancies.
• Supporting supply chain planning activities and helping to resolve delivery and stock-related issues.
• Identifying opportunities to improve processes, efficiency, and overall operational performance.
• Maintaining and updating process documentation, SOPs, and training materials.
• Supporting inventory compliance, quality processes, and regulatory requirements.
• Working closely with internal departments to support business initiatives and product launches.
• Providing general operational and administrative support across the logistics function.

About You

• Previous experience within logistics, supply chain, warehouse operations, manufacturing, or a similar operational environment.
• Experience working with or managing relationships with 3PL providers would be highly advantageous.
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to build relationships at all levels.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritise workloads and manage multiple tasks effectively.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.
• Experience working within a regulated environment would be beneficial.
• Knowledge of ERP systems such as Oracle, SAP, or similar would be advantageous.

Additional Requirements

• Full UK driving licence required.
• Willingness to travel to Oxfordshire approximately once per month.
• Comfortable working in a fully office-based environment.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a busy and supportive team where you'll play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of logistics operations while gaining exposure to a broad range of supply chain and operational activities.

The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.