Supply Chain Coordinator

Jackie Kerr Recruitment - Engineering and Manufacturing; Southampton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Bank holidays

Contributory pension

Free on-site parking

Training & development

Job summary

Our client, a leading design and manufacturing business, seeks two junior Supply Chain Coordinators to join their growing team in the UK. You will support international suppliers, production orders, purchasing and logistics with full training.

Open to recent graduates or individuals starting their supply-chain careers, you will coordinate with overseas partners, monitor schedules, chase updates and help with compliance and supplier onboarding.

Qualifications

• Degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business or Manufacturing or equivalent qualifications.
• Experience in supply chain, logistics, purchasing, or order management.
• Recent graduates encouraged to apply; strong organisation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate components and finished goods with overseas manufacturing partners
• Monitor production schedules, purchase orders and order progress
• Chase suppliers and factories for updates and outstanding information
• Identify shortages, delays and logistics risks, escalating concerns when required
• Arrange international freight and liaise with logistics providers
• Support supplier onboarding, reapproval and documentation
• Assist with monthly supplier scorecards and performance reviews
• Raise purchase orders and monitor supplier confirmations and commitments
• Maintain accurate supply-chain and compliance records
• Support OGEL and import/export compliance activities
• Work closely with Purchasing, Production, Sales and other internal departments

Skills

Fluent English

Strong organisational skills

Analytical thinking

Proactive problem solving

Good communication with suppliers

Education

Degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business or Manufacturing

Relevant qualifications with 1+ year experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

MRP/ERP experience

Job description

Supply Chain Coordinator

From £28,000

Fordingbridge

Our client is a leading design and manufacturing business serving the aerospace, medical and industrial sectors. Due to continued expansion, they are looking for two junior Supply Chain Coordinators to join their growing team!

This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate or someone at the beginning of their supply-chain career. As a Supply Chain Coordinator, you will receive full training while supporting international suppliers, production orders, purchasing and logistics.

Supply Chain Coordinator Roles and Responsibilities:

• Coordinate components and finished goods with overseas manufacturing partners
• Monitor production schedules, purchase orders and order progress
• Chase suppliers and factories for updates and outstanding information
• Identify shortages, delays and logistics risks, escalating concerns when required
• Arrange international freight and liaise with logistics providers
• Support supplier onboarding, reapproval and documentation
• Assist with monthly supplier scorecards and performance reviews
• Raise purchase orders and monitor supplier confirmations and commitments
• Maintain accurate supply-chain and compliance records
• Support OGEL and import/export compliance activities
• Work closely with Purchasing, Production, Sales and other internal departments

Supply Chain Coordinator Ideal Candidate:

• Relevant degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business, Manufacturing or a similar subject; alternatively, relevant qualifications with at least one year’s experience in a related role
• Experience within supply chain, logistics, purchasing, manufacturing, order management or coordination
• Recent graduates with a relevant degree are encouraged to apply
• Strong organisation and prioritisation skills
• Proactive approach to following up actions and resolving problems
• Analytical, accurate and attentive to detail
• Confident communicating with suppliers and internal departments
• Competent using Microsoft Word and Excel
• Fluent written and spoken English
• MRP or ERP experience would be advantageous but is not essential
• Electronics or another technical industry background would be beneficial
• Mandarin or Cantonese language skills would be advantageous but are not required

Supply Chain Coordinator Working Hours and Benefits:

• 36.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
• Flexible start and finish times
• 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, increasing to 30 days
• One-month paid sabbatical after six years’ service
• Contributory pension and free on-site parking
• Full training and long-term development opportunities