Supply Chain Coordinator in Ashford)

New Appointments Group; Ashford; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Employee Assist Programme

Company social events

Christmas shut down

Life insurance

Paid leave for charitable projects

Job summary

New Appointments Group are seeking a Supply Chain Coordinator in Ashford to join the purchasing and supply chain function. You will manage supplier relationships, raise and maintain purchase orders, and negotiate pricing to support stock management and product launches.

The ideal candidate has purchasing experience and familiarity with ERP systems, strong data analysis skills, and the ability to liaise with suppliers while meeting tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• Experience in purchasing is advantageous.
• Experience in a fast-paced industry is desirable.
• Ability to analyse key data.
• Prior experience with ERP systems.
• Ability to liaise with suppliers and build relationships.
• Proficiency with IT packages including Word and Excel.
• Proactive and flexible approach to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Support the purchasing and supply chain function; manage supplier relationships and purchase orders, and negotiate pricing to support stock management.
• Assist with new product development, planning and product launches, and analysing market/customer/product data to identify opportunities.
• Ensure effective stock management and data-driven decision making across the supply chain.

Skills

Purchasing background

ERP experience

Supplier liaison

Data analysis

MS Word & Excel

Proactive planning

Fast-paced environment

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job title: Supply Chain Coordinator

Location: Ashford

Salary: up to £30,000

Hours: Monday to Friday 8am - 5pm

The role:

We are looking for an organised and proactive individual to support our client across their purchasing and supply chain function. You will be responsible for managing supplier relationships, raising and maintaining purchase orders, negotiating and comparing pricing and supporting effective stock management.

You’ll play a key role in supporting new product development, planning and product launches, as well as analysing market, customer and product data to identify opportunities.

Experience and skills required:

• If you have a background in purchasing this would be highly advantageous
• Experience of working within a fast-paced industry
• The ability to analyse key data
• Prior experience of working with ERP systems
• The ability to liaise effectively and build relationship with suppliers
• Proficient in using IT packages (including Microsoft Word and Excel)
• A proactive and flexible approach to plan and meet demanding deadlines

Benefits:

• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Employee Assist Programme
• Company social events
• Christmas shut down
• Life insurance
• Paid leave for charitable projects

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment in line with the Equality Act 2010. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

New Appointments Group acts as an Employment Agency for permanent roles and as an Employment Business for temporary roles.