Supply Chain Coordinator - Fresh Produce

ZipRecruiter; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fresh produce supplier is seeking a Supply Chain Coordinator to join their team. This role involves managing planning in the ERP system, ensuring stock traceability, and collaborating with colleagues to optimize supply chain processes. The ideal candidate will have experience in supply chain management within fresh produce and strong IT skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar support role with ERP exposure.
• Planning and supply chain experience in fresh produce.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily and weekly planning in the ERP system.
• Ensure traceability of stock and packaging.
• Monitor stock movements in the production team.

Skills

Attention to detail

IT skills

Numeracy skills

Planning

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Job Description

We currently offer a fantastic opportunity to join a successful Fresh Produce supplier, who are at the forefront of their product categories within the industry, supplying UK Retailers with the best produce from worldwide growers. Due to continued success, we are delighted to offer the opportunity of Supply Chain Coordinator to join the team.

Working as part of a dedicated team to ensure the smooth supply of fresh produce across 7 days a week, the Supply Chain Coordinator will report to the Supply Chain team and work closely with Procurement Managers and commercial colleagues, becoming fundamental in the success of fresh produce product supply to key retail customers.

This opportunity offers a varied portfolio of responsibilities, including:

1. Manage daily and weekly planning in the ERP system to ensure production is planned for optimal performance and to meet business and customer demands.
2. Close jobs on the ERP system once complete, ensuring full traceability of stock and packaging is maintained and information captured is accurate for invoicing.
3. Monitor and investigate if stock movements within the production team are recorded accurately on the ERP system.

We require:

• Previous experience within a similar key support role, with exposure to ERP systems, ideally ProphetStock.
• Planning and supply chain experience within fresh produce is essential.
• Attention to detail, with excellent IT and numeracy skills; proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Confident ability to work with colleagues at all levels positively.

Salary: up to c£28k

Location: Maidstone, Kent

Hours: This role will work Tuesday to Saturday.