Supply Chain Specialist

Vertical Advantage; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertical Advantage in West London is seeking a Supply Chain Coordinator for a full-time, office-based role within a growing premium food business. You will gain broad exposure across procurement, inventory planning, forecasting, supplier management, and operational improvement in a fast-moving FMCG environment.

You will work closely with senior leadership to ensure efficient sourcing, optimised inventory, and smooth supply chain operations.

Qualifications

• 1+ years experience in a Supply Chain, Procurement, Planning, or Operations role.
• Strong analytical skills with experience in forecasting, inventory, or purchasing.
• Excellent Excel and organisational skills.
• Confidence working with suppliers and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Proactive mindset focused on improving processes and driving efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Managing the purchase of ingredients, packaging, and external services
• Supporting demand forecasting, inventory control, and material planning activities
• Building and maintaining strong supplier relationships while negotiating costs and terms
• Monitoring lead times, stock levels, and supply risks to ensure continuity of supply
• Identifying opportunities to improve warehousing, distribution, and overall supply chain efficiency
• Tracking KPIs and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives across the business

Skills

Analytical skills

Forecasting

Inventory control

Procurement

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Tools

Excel

Job description

West London | Full-time Office Based | £35,000 - £38,000 per annum

**Note: This role does not offer sponsorship**

We’re recruiting on behalf of a growing and well-established premium food business that supplies high-quality products across the UK market. This is an excellent opportunity for a Supply Chain Coordinator to join a collaborative, fast-moving environment where you’ll gain broad exposure across procurement, inventory planning, forecasting, supplier management, and operational improvement.

Working closely with senior leadership, you’ll play a key role in ensuring products and materials are sourced efficiently, inventory is optimised, and the wider supply chain runs smoothly. It’s a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants to develop their career within FMCG and take ownership of meaningful supply chain responsibilities.

Responsibilities:

• Managing the purchase of ingredients, packaging, and external services
• Supporting demand forecasting, inventory control, and material planning activities
• Building and maintaining strong supplier relationships while negotiating costs and terms
• Monitoring lead times, stock levels, and supply risks to ensure continuity of supply
• Identifying opportunities to improve warehousing, distribution, and overall supply chain efficiency
• Tracking KPIs and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives across the business

Experience

• 1+ Years experience in a Supply Chain, Procurement, Planning, or Operations role
• Strong analytical skills with experience in forecasting, inventory, or purchasing
• Excellent Excel and organisational skills
• Confidence working with suppliers and cross-functional stakeholders
• A proactive mindset with a genuine interest in improving processes and driving efficiency
• Experience within food, FMCG, manufacturing, or a product-based business would be highly advantageous