Supply Chain Coordinator - Fresh Produce

Tailor Made Resources Limited; Arundel; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Tailor Made Resources Limited is seeking a Supply Chain Coordinator to support demand, stock and customer orders across a fast-paced fresh produce operation based in West Sussex. You will work closely with commercial, procurement, production and logistics teams to ensure on-time delivery and high service levels.

Key responsibilities include coordinating demand, stock and supplier activity, plus communicating with packhouses and hauliers to minimise waste and risk.

Qualifications

• 2+ years' experience in Fresh Produce, FMCG, Food, Retail or Supply Chain environments.
• Experience across end-to-end supply chain including stock, procurement, logistics and customer supply.
• Commercial awareness and understanding of service levels, stock and costs.
• Analytical mindset with attention to detail to analyse data and risks.
• Excellent communication with customers, suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Strong organisation to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting.
• Full UK/EU driving licence is required.

Responsibilities

• Demand & Supply Planning: support forecasting and maintain accurate data.
• Stock management: monitor stock across farms and sites; flag shortages/excess.
• Customer & Order management: manage orders and communicate availability and delivery risks.
• Supplier coordination: liaise on availability, lead times and delivery schedules.
• Procurement: assist PO creation, tracking and reporting.
• Production coordination: communicate plans to packhouses/factories and flag risks.
• Logistics coordination: schedule inbound/outbound deliveries and liaise with hauliers/3PL.
• Performance & reporting: track OTIF and stock levels; report to stakeholders.
• Continuous improvement: identify process improvements to reduce waste and boost efficiency.

Skills

Demand planning

Supply planning

Stock management

Customer order management

Supplier coordination

Procurement support

Production coordination

Logistics coordination

Performance reporting

Continuous improvement

Driving licence

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Education

No formal education requirements stated

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Role: Supply Chain Coordinator | Salary: £38k + Benefits | Location: West Sussex | Monday-Friday

The Opportunity

Are you an experienced Commercial Operations, Supply Chain or Customer Supply professional looking for a role where you can play a key part in the day-to-day running of a fast-paced Fresh Produce business?

Our client is an established and growing fresh produce business, looking for a Commercial Operations / Supply Chain Coordinator to support the smooth flow of products from suppliers and farms through to customers.

Working closely with Commercial, Supply Chain, Procurement, Production and Logistics teams, you will be responsible for coordinating demand, stock, customer orders, supplier activity and logistics, ensuring high service levels while minimising waste and operational risk.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their career within commercial operations and supply chain, with broad exposure across the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Demand & Supply Planning: Support sales forecasting and demand planning, ensuring accurate information is maintained within business systems.
• Stock Management: Monitor stock levels across farms and production sites, identify shortages and excess stock, investigate discrepancies and ensure stock availability meets customer requirements.
• Customer & Order Management: Manage daily and weekly customer orders, maintain accurate SKU and product information and communicate availability, shortages and delivery risks.
• Supplier Coordination: Liaise with suppliers regarding availability, lead times and delivery schedules, while monitoring supplier performance, quality and service levels.
• Procurement: Support purchase order creation, tracking and reporting, ensuring purchasing activity aligns with operational requirements.
• Production Coordination: Communicate production plans to packhouses and factories, following up on execution and highlighting any potential risks to supply.
• Logistics Coordination: Schedule inbound and outbound deliveries, book transport slots and liaise with hauliers, 3PL providers and warehouse teams.
• Performance & Reporting: Track operational performance, stock holding, customer service and OTIF, providing accurate information to relevant stakeholders.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities to improve processes, reduce waste and improve operational efficiency across the supply chain.

What You'll Bring

• Industry Experience: Ideally 2+ years' experience within Fresh Produce, FMCG, Food, Retail or Supply Chain environments.
• Supply Chain Knowledge: Experience working across an end-to-end supply chain, ideally with exposure to stock, procurement, logistics and customer supply.
• Commercial Awareness: A commercially minded approach with an understanding of customer requirements, service levels, stock and operational costs.
• Analytical Mindset: Strong attention to detail with the ability to analyse data, identify risks and make informed decisions.
• Communication: Excellent communication skills with the confidence to liaise effectively with customers, suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Systems: Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• Organisation: Highly organised and able to manage multiple priorities within a fast-paced environment.
• Problem Solving: A proactive approach to resolving operational issues and identifying opportunities for process improvement.
• Driving Licence: Full UK/EU driving licence required.

Why Apply?

• Variety: A genuinely broad role covering commercial operations, supply chain, procurement, stock, customer service and logistics.
• Industry: Join an established business operating within the fresh produce sector, with exposure to the full product journey from supplier to customer.
• Responsibility: Play a key role in ensuring products are available, customers are serviced effectively and operational plans are delivered.
• Development: An excellent opportunity for someone looking to build their career within commercial operations and supply chain.
• Impact: Make a direct contribution to service levels, stock management, operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.
• Environment: Work within a fast-paced, collaborative environment where attention to detail, communication and commercial awareness are highly valued