Supply Planning Coordinator

HireTalent - Staffing & Recruiting Firm; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

HireTalent - Staffing & Recruiting Firm is seeking a Supply Coordinator for Global Planning (Planning & Purchasing) in Filton, Bristol. This 3-month contract is hybrid, with 3 days onsite and core hours 10:00–16:00.

The role focuses on ensuring finished goods availability through PO management, supplier liaison, and master data upkeep, coordinating with internal teams to resolve supply issues.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate supply of a defined portfolio of SKUs to support customer demand via PO management (purchase orders).
• Create, maintain and manage purchase orders, ensuring accuracy throughout the supply cycle.
• Coordinate with suppliers to resolve delivery issues and maintain continuity of supply.
• Escalate supply risks, shortages, delays or exceptions for resolution.
• Report on KPIs relating to Purchase Order Management.

Job description

Supply Coordinator — Global Planning (Planning & Purchasing)

Filton, Bristol BS34 | 3-month contract | Hybrid — 3 days onsite

Duration: 3 months

Hours: Full time, core hours 10:00–16:00

Description:

Ensure the availability of finished goods for a defined portfolio of SKUs through effective purchase order management, supplier coordination and accurate master data maintenance. Support the Global SKU creation process and act as a key link between suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure timely communication and resolution of supply issues.

• Coordinate the supply of a defined portfolio of SKUs to support customer demand through effective purchase order management.
• Create, maintain and manage purchase orders, ensuring they remain accurate and up to date throughout the supply cycle.
• Coordinate with suppliers to resolve delivery issues and maintain continuity of supply.
• Escalate supply risks, shortages, delays, or exceptions as required for resolution.
• Report on Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) relating to Purchase Order Management.
• Monitor supplier deliveries and ensure inbound shipments are booked in and received in a timely manner.
• Liaise with the Quality Control team regarding quality issues and impact on supply.
• Work closely with Accounts Payable to ensure timely payment of invoices and resolve any invoice discrepancies promptly.
• Raise non-inventory Purchase Orders via Concur, as required.
• Contribute to the development and documentation of standard operating procedures (SOPs)

Master Data

• Manage the central Global SKU creation process, providing SKU setup support for intercompany partners and selected customers.
• Analyse and report on Key performance indicators (KPIs) relating to SKU creation.
• Manage and maintain accurate master data for the defined portfolio of SKUs.

QVC

• Monitor QVC Order Trackers and key Supply Chain Milestones.
• Coordinate updates between Global Planning, Sales and Warehouse teams to ensure to ensure effective communication and execution of plans.
• Prepare and manage QVC documentation: delivery notes, QA documentation and packing Specs.
• Manage Inventory and Purchase Orders for QVC shipping packaging and Inserts.
• Maintain Operational Master Data for QVC SKUs (qty per case/pallet and weight/dims).
• Escalate supply risks or exceptions to the responsible Planner for resolution.
• Manage pallet exchange process with QVC.
• Coordinate QVC Italy requirements.