Supply Chain Coordinator

Mindful Chef Ltd.; Redditch; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a rapidly growing B-Corp as a Supply Chain Coordinator and play a vital role in enhancing supply chain operations. This innovative firm is dedicated to making healthy eating accessible while minimizing environmental impact. In this dynamic position, you'll manage inventory, liaise with suppliers, and collaborate with various departments to ensure seamless operations. Your contributions will directly influence the success of the company as it strives to make a positive impact on people's lives. If you're ready to take on responsibility and drive continuous improvement in a collaborative environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Free breakfast, lunch, and snacks

Gym with Peloton bikes

Free Vitality health insurance

50% discount on products

38 days of holidays per year

Parental leave benefits

Discounted Calm and FIIT apps

Mental health support programs

Qualifications

• Proficiency in spreadsheets and formulas for managing supply chain data.
• Strong problem-solving skills to tackle supply chain challenges.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely processing of purchase orders and stock deliveries.
• Manage product shortages and coordinate with suppliers.

Skills

Problem-Solving

Organisational Skills

Attention to Detail

Strong Communication Skills

Relationship Building

Financial Acumen

Tools

Google Sheets

Job description

More Than Just A Job

We make healthy eating easy. We supply incredible, mindfully sourced ingredients to empower people to live healthier lives, whilst using our expertise to educate and reduce our impact on the environment.

If you would like to join one of the UK’s fastest growing B-corp and make a positive impact on people's lives, we would love to hear from you.

What we are looking for

We are looking for a Supply Chain Coordinator to play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth and efficient running of our supply chain operations. From managing inventory and processing orders to liaising with suppliers and transport teams, you will ensure that all aspects of the supply chain function seamlessly. You will also have the opportunity to manage your own product categories and work closely with different departments, including buying, quality, and operations. This role is ideal for someone who is keen to take on responsibility, has a strong problem-solving attitude, and is excited by opportunities for growth and career development.

Working days: Tuesday to Saturday
Hybrid split: 4 days in the office 1 day optional wfh

You are

You will

• Processing Orders: Ensure that all purchase orders are processed accurately and in a timely manner, coordinating with suppliers to ensure stock is delivered on time.

• Managing Shortages & Rejections: Proactively manage product shortages and rejections, working with suppliers and internal teams to resolve any issues that may affect the supply chain.

• Liaising with Transport Teams & Account Managers: Collaborate with transport teams to ensure timely delivery of products, and work closely with account managers to address any logistical issues or supplier concerns.

• Coordinating Weekly Stock Count Cycles: Oversee and coordinate the weekly stock count cycles to ensure inventory levels are accurately maintained and discrepancies are resolved.

• Category Management: Take ownership of specific product categories, managing their stock levels, supplier relationships, and order processes to ensure smooth and efficient supply chain operations.

• Collaboration with Internal Teams: Work closely with the buying, quality, and operations teams to ensure product quality, availability, and timely delivery while maintaining cost-effectiveness.

• Problem-Solving: Use your initiative to identify and resolve issues within the supply chain, ensuring that operations run smoothly despite potential challenges.

• Continuous Improvement: Contribute to the ongoing improvement of supply chain processes and systems, looking for opportunities to streamline operations, reduce costs, and improve delivery performance.

Your profile

Key Competencies:

• Proficiency in Spreadsheets & Formulas: Skilled in using Google Sheets or similar tools to manage and analyse supply chain data, track orders, and create reports.

• Strong Financial Acumen: Ability to manage costs, monitor budgets, and ensure financial success within your categories of responsibility.

• Problem-Solving & Initiative: Proactively tackle challenges within the supply chain, using creative solutions to overcome obstacles.

• Organisational Skills: Ability to manage multiple tasks and responsibilities effectively, maintaining high levels of efficiency even in a busy environment.

• Attention to Detail: A keen eye for accuracy and detail in processing orders, managing stock, and handling data.

• Collaborative Team Player: Work effectively with multiple internal departments (buying, quality, operations) and external stakeholders (suppliers, transport teams).

• Adaptability: Comfortable managing multiple product categories and adapting to changing priorities and challenges.

Soft Skills:

• Strong Communication Skills: Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with both internal and external teams, ensuring all parties are aligned and informed.

• Relationship Building: Skilled at building and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers, account managers, and other stakeholders across the business.

• Can-Do Attitude: A proactive approach to work, always looking for ways to improve processes, resolve issues, and contribute to the success of the team.

Why us?

• A competitive salary
• Hybrid/ Remote Working - typically employees are in the office twice a week however we are happy to discuss remote (UK based only) if travel to Wandsworth / London is tricky for your personal circumstances.
• We are a rapidly growing profitable B-Corp, this means you will be working for a purpose led company. Using your best skills, you will make a positive impact to the 3 “Ps”: profit, people and planet.
• We've built one of the most admired startups in the UK and won a whole bunch of awards.
• We have the backing of the largest food and beverage company in the world.
• Our lovely office in Wandsworth is meant to feel like home: you will have free breakfast, lunch and snacks, a gym with Peloton bikes, a vertical farm and if you have a furry friend at home, they are welcome too.
• We also take your well-being seriously with free Vitality health insurance, discounted Calm and FIIT apps, lots of mental health first-aiders, daily sunshine hour, and a structured mental health calendar for the whole year.
• Holidays: you will have a total of 38 days’ holidays per year, where 5 days can be rolled over each year. It is important to switch off.
• Who doesn’t love a discount? You will get a 50% discount on all Mindful Chef products: recipe boxes, frozen meals, smoothies, soups, breakfast and desserts.
• Your newborn is special: 6 months full pay primary parental leave, 6 weeks full pay secondary parental leave.

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