Supply Chain Coordinator (Fresh Foods)

Sainsbury's; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company is looking for a Supply Chain Manager to manage data accuracy and supplier communications. You will ensure that all relevant data is entered accurately into systems, manage purchase orders, and work closely with suppliers to resolve discrepancies. Attention to detail, strong communication skills, and analytical abilities are essential. This role offers numerous benefits, including performance-related bonuses and flexible working options, all aimed at fostering a supportive workplace.

Benefits

10-15% colleague discount

Pensions scheme

Life cover

Performance-related bonus up to 5%

Annual holiday allowance

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Strong ability to spot discrepancies in order processing.
• Excellent verbal and written communication for supplier interaction.
• Ability to analyse data and generate reports.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely and accurate data entry into supply chain systems.
• Manage and amend purchase orders for optimal inventory levels.
• Liaise with suppliers to resolve discrepancies.
• Generate reports on purchase order status.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

IT Proficiency

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Supply Chain Management Software

Job description

What I am accountable for

• Data management: Ensure the input of relevant data is provided in a timely manner & all attributes provided for new SKUs & lines are accurately entered into Supply Chain systems.
• Purchase Order Management: Review, manage and amend purchase orders to ensure efficient operations and optimal inventory levels, always considering purchase order management controls.
• Supplier Communication: Liaise with suppliers to resolve Purchase Order discrepancies and ensure timely delivery of goods.
• Data Accuracy: Maintain accurate records in the supply chain management system, ensuring all amendments are documented.
• Reporting: Generate reports on purchase order status and inventory levels for review.
• Process Improvement: Identify opportunities for process enhancements to streamline order management and reduce errors.

What I need to know

Essential

• Attention to Detail: Strong ability to spot discrepancies and ensure accuracy in order processing.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills for effective supplier interaction.
• Analytical Skills: Ability to analyse data and generate reports to support decision‑making.
• IT Proficiency: Familiarity with supply chain management software and Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.

Desirable

• Experience in Supply Chain, Procurement or Retail: Experience working in supply chain, procurement or in the Retail sector.
• Knowledge of Retail Operations: Understanding of the retail supply chain environment, particularly in grocery or FMCG sectors.
• Team Collaboration: Experience working in cross‑functional teams to achieve common goals.

Qualifications

We are committed to being a truly inclusive retailer so you’ll be welcomed whoever you are and wherever you work. Around here, there’s always the chance to try something new — whether that’s as part of an evolving team or somewhere else across the business - and we take development seriously and promise to support you. We also recognise and celebrate colleagues when they go the extra mile and, where possible, offer flexible working. When you join our team, we’ll also offer you an amazing range of benefits. Here are some of them:

Starting off with colleague discount, you'll be able to save 10% on your shopping online and in‑store at Sainsbury's, Argos, TU and Habitat, and we regularly increase the discount to 15% at points during the year. We've also got you covered for your future with our pensions scheme and life cover. You'll also be able to share in our success as you may be eligible for a performance‑related bonus of up to 5% of salary, depending on how we perform.

Your wellbeing is important to us too. You'll receive an annual holiday allowance and you can buy up to an additional week's holiday. We also offer other benefits that will help your money go further such as season ticket loans, cycle to work scheme, health cash plans, salary advance (where you can access some of your pay before pay day) as well access to a great range of discounts from hundreds of other retailers. And if you ever need it there is also an employee assistance programme.

Moments that matter are as important to us as they are to you which is why we give up to 26 weeks’ pay for maternity or adoption leave and up to 4 weeks’ pay for paternity leave.

Please see www.sainsburys.jobs for a range of our benefits (note, length of service and eligibility criteria may apply).

Responsibilities

We believe in providing meaningful work and achieving a real work/life balance. Here, you'll find both. Our Supply Chain team is the engine room for getting thousands of products from farms and factories to our millions of customers every day. We leverage insight and data to anticipate customer needs, ensuring they get what they want, when they need it. You'll be part of a team that is data‑driven and judgement‑focused, always the first to identify and address any issues or ambiguities. A culture of collaboration, customer obsession, and continuous improvement drives us to deliver market‑leading product availability and operational excellence, and fuels our innovation. Our Supply Chain team calls for people who champion change, are customer‑obsessed, data‑driven, and excel at collaborating and communicating effectively - because those people can go a very long way.