Supply Chain Coordinator

ForFarmers N.V.; Newcastle-under-Lyme; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

ForFarmers is seeking a Supply Chain Co-ordinator reporting to the Operations Manager. The role supports transport admin, fleet paperwork, and expense processing while ensuring compliance with transport legislation. Expect flexible hours and possible weekend work to meet site needs.

Key duties include PO processing, OTIF reporting, KPI data entry, and supporting planning teams with holiday cover. A proactive, organised individual with strong communication skills will thrive in this role.

Qualifications

• Paragon Scheduling knowledge is a must.
• Strong IT and MS Office skills required.
• Attention to detail and analytical mindset necessary.

Responsibilities

• Raise purchase orders and receipts for completed work (P2P).
• Report OTIF results and drive action to resolve issues.
• Maintain tier accountability info daily and manage related admin tasks.

Skills

Paragon Scheduling Knowledge

IT awareness/Skills

Microsoft Office

Vehicle telemetry

People & Communication

Organised & methodical

Driver engagement

Analytical thinking

Fast-paced environment

Problem-solving

Tools

Paragon Scheduling

Job description

Reporting to: Operations Manager

Reference: R9891

Summary The Supply Chain Co-Ordinator reports directly to the Operations Manager with a dotted to the Transport & Production Managers. The Supply Chain Co-ordinator is responsible for maintaining the Financial administration for the department in a timely, controlled and structured manner. Also to support with transport admin tasks in line with transport legislation and compliance. Flexibility in hours will be required as circumstances dictate, including weekend working.

Purpose of the Job

• P2P - Raise purchase orders, and receipt them against work completed
• Reporting OTIF results, managing actions to resolve issues
• Maintaining tier accountability info on a daily basis
• Managing booking of meeting room/pods
• Manage and purchase relevant stationery/office consumables
• Weekly report site PO’s raised and receipted by function
• Complete monthly SMR reports
• Complete KPI portal data entry
• Report KPI trends info , and publish graphs monthly
• Manage and control pool car & car hire for site
• Complete paperwork for expenses
• Collect and check all drivers weekly pre-trip check sheets and cleaning records. If correct file them in designated folder, if not correct then approach said driver for rectification, repeat offenders to be reported to ATM
• Compile and complete checks of vehicles serviced using relevant checklist. If documentation is missing then you will be required to liaise with relevant service provider to get all paperwork within a 24 hour period.
• To complete Flexipod (or system that is in place) compliance, guide and coach daily issues direct with the individual, upscale any repeat offenders to ATM.
• Report Daily VOR to fleet team
• Daily reporting of vehicle utilisation in TUS
• Populate daily the tier accountability boards for both logistics and Production
• Print overtime sheets monthly for the drivers to complete

Key Accountabilities

• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in transportation management software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Office environment with occasional travel to other sites.
• May require working outside normal business hours to manage urgent issues.

Finance

• Achieve Cost per tonne in line with target
• Actively participate in the formulation of budgets and management thereafter demonstrating proactive cost control.
• Understand how to use the company systems such as SAP, TUS, and Fleetboard to manage KPIs

Operations

• Assist the Transport Planner with planning for holiday cover/sickness
• Assist the production planners with holiday cover/sickness

Communication Platforms

• Ensure access to reliable communication tools (e.g., phone, email, messaging apps) to facilitate real-time updates and coordination with drivers, suppliers, and clients.

Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

• Clear documentation of processes and protocols for transportation management.

Skills and Qualifications

• Paragon Scheduling Knowledge
• IT awareness/Skills
• Microsoft Office
• Vehicle telemetry
• Good People & Communication skills
• Organised and methodical
• Confident in engaging with drivers
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically

Company Culture & Further Information

We value diversity in our workplace and welcome enquiries from everyone.

ForFarmers is European market leader in the feed industry and plays a vital part in the value chain of food production. Our main challenge is how to feed a growing population in a sustainable way. We are therefore continuously looking for talent with the ambition to work with us For the Future of Farming. Our culture is open and friendly, professional and business-like, creative and entrepreneurial. If you are looking for an opportunity to progress your career and work for an innovative and fast moving organisation then ForFarmers may just be the employer for you. Take a look at our Working@ForFarmers websites: UK: http://www.workingatforfarmers.co.uk/ NL: http://www.werkenbijforfarmers.nl/ DE: http://www.arbeitenbeiforfarmers.de/ BE: http://www.werkenbijforfarmers.be/