Supply Chain Coordinator

pladis Global; Sefton; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

pladis Global is seeking a Warehouse / SAP stock control expert to ensure WIP stock accuracy and efficient pallet movements between Aintree and Carlisle. You will oversee up to 1,500 pallets and weekly stock counts, driving action to prevent write-offs.

The role covers MRP, production recording, transport coordination and KPI reporting, with a focus on stock integrity, safe warehouse practices and cross-site collaboration in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Experience using SAP for stock management, inventory reconciliation, production reporting or materials planning.
• Knowledge and experience of Autostore or similar Warehouse Management Systems.
• Microsoft Excel – a minimum of intermediate level.
• Microsoft Office – a minimum of intermediate level.
• Experience of managing relationships, both internal and external.
• Understanding of manufacturing, warehouse and supply chain processes. Previous food manufacturing experience desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage the process for ensuring up to 1,500 pallets of WIP trays are stored efficiently within the Aintree warehouse.
• Complete a minimum weekly tray stock count and reconciliation, including physical checks across all storage locations including Aintree, WSF and Carlisle.
• Coordinate the delivery of up to 500 pallets per week to Carlisle, ensuring no impact on Carlisle’s assortments plan.
• Manage the age profile of WIP products, implementing controls when stock reaches 25% shelf life and ensuring stock is utilized effectively to prevent write-off.
• Coordinate cross-site activities to mitigate potential WIP write-offs, including identification of risks and implementation of agreed actions.
• Complete root cause analysis for any stock write-off and manage the process through to disposal.
• Manage transport ordering for Carlisle, MDC and segregation activities.
• Manage pallet ordering, pallet stock levels and resolution of booking-in issues.
• Coordinate and communicate the monthly pallet count.
• Produce supply chain reports, KPI updates and data for Tier 3 and Tier 4 meetings.
• Provide cover and support for other key Supply Chain activities including MRP, Labour Management and Production Recording when required.
• Communicate weekly packaging and ingredient deliveries to key site stakeholders

Skills

Stock management

Inventory reconciliation

Production reporting

Materials planning

Communication

Problem solving

Continuous improvement

Tools

SAP

Autostore

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Want to help us bring happiness to the world? Want to join an ambitious and fast growing global biscuits and confectionery business investing heavily in iconic global brands, infrastructure and people? Then this is the place for you.

As proud bakers and chocolatiers and custodians of iconic global brands, we don’t compromise on the quality of ingredients in our products or on the people we hire. We are looking for entrepreneurial spirits who share our passion for bringing happiness to our consumers and who embody our Winning Traits.

To succeed at pladis you need to be purpose-led , resilient and positive to succeed here because we expect pace and agility , we insist on collaboration and demand accountability. If that is your thing, then pladis offers global ambition, a clear Vision and roadmap for success, challenge, and unrivalled opportunities to learn and make an impact

Role Purpose:

This role has 3 main purposes

Carlisle BFC - The primary purpose of the role is to ensure that WIP trays are available to meet Carlisle’s BFC plans and empty trays for Aintree’s production plans, whilst ensuring that there is no stock write off.

Stock Counting - The SCC will also carry out the site wide ingredients count, focussing on accuracy and validating stock records for all items and locations across warehouse and production areas. Identify damage, out-of-date/obsolete stock, and unrecorded movements, investigating discrepancies and driving corrective actions to improve stock accuracy, improving confidence in MRP/material availability, production planning, and customer service levels

Supply Chain Operational Cover - To provide effective cover and support for key Supply Chain activities including Production Recording, MRP and Labour Management, ensuring continuity of operations, accurate system transactions and reporting during periods of absence or increased workload.

Main tasks:

• Manage the process for ensuring up to 1,500 pallets of WIP trays are stored efficiently within the Aintree warehouse.
• Complete a minimum weekly tray stock count and reconciliation, including physical checks across all storage locations including Aintree, WSF and Carlisle.
• Coordinate the delivery of up to 500 pallets per week to Carlisle, ensuring no impact on Carlisle’s assortments plan.
• Manage the age profile of WIP products, implementing controls when stock reaches 25% shelf life and ensuring stock is utilized effectively to prevent write-off.
• Coordinate cross-site activities to mitigate potential WIP write-offs, including identification of risks and implementation of agreed actions.
• Complete root cause analysis for any stock write-off and manage the process through to disposal.
• Manage transport ordering for Carlisle, MDC and segregation activities.
• Manage pallet ordering, pallet stock levels and resolution of booking-in issues.
• Coordinate and communicate the monthly pallet count.
• Produce supply chain reports, KPI updates and data for Tier 3 and Tier 4 meetings.
• Provide cover and support for other key Supply Chain activities including MRP, Labour Management and Production Recording when required.

Communicate weekly packaging and ingredient deliveries to key site stakeholders

Responsibilities/accountabilities:

• Management of WIP stock held within Aintree, valued at approximately £6m annually.
• Management of WIP tray movements between Aintree and Carlisle.
• Maintenance of empty tray availability to support production requirements.
• Prevention and management of stock write-off risks.
• Completion and communication of the monthly pallet count.
• Provision of accurate Supply Chain reporting, KPIs and performance data.
• Development of effective relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.
• Support of MDC service requirements through effective transport and stock coordination.

Key competencies/behaviors:

• Flexibility - the willingness and ability to accept and adapt to change including changing demands or objectives.
• Teamwork - the willingness and ability to cooperate with others to achieve common goals.
• Communication - be clear and concise. Inputs to team briefings and meetings. Listen to and consider others
• Problem Solving- identifies problems & finds solutions using the appropriate techniques. Takes personal responsibility for ensures that solutions happen
• Continuous Improvement - improve own performance via being receptive to feedback and coaching & learning from Supply Chain Team Manager
• To actively up-skill at all available opportunities
• Ongoing commitment to Safety, Quality and Hygiene standards
• Working on own initiative, and with minimum supervision. Ability to cope with a factory environment.

Qualifications/certificates/Experience:

• Experience using SAP for stock management, inventory reconciliation, production reporting or materials planning.
• Knowledge and experience of Autostore or similar Warehouse Management Systems
• Microsoft Excel – a minimum of intermediate level
• Microsoft Office – a minimum of intermediate level
• Experience of managing relationships, both internal and external
• Understanding of manufacturing, warehouse and supply chain processes. Previous food manufacturing experience desirable but not essential.

pladis is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to hiring a diverse workforce. All openings will be filled based on qualifications without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability, age, religion or any other classification protected by law.