Supply Chain Coordinator

Supply Chain Coordinator

Harlesden, London

Monday - Friday , 8am - 4.30pm (1 day Working from home)

£32,000 - £38,000 (DOE)

Alexander Steele is delighted to be supporting a food manufacturing business in the search for a Supply Chain Coordinator.

This is an excellent opportunity for a supply chain professional to join a growing food manufacturing business and play a key role in ensuring the smooth flow of materials, inventory, and products throughout the supply chain.

Key Responsibilities

* Manage the purchasing of raw materials, packaging, and external services.

* Support demand forecasting and inventory planning to ensure material availability.

* Monitor supplier performance and maintain strong supplier relationships.

* Obtain quotations and negotiate pricing, contracts, and service agreements.

* Identify opportunities to reduce costs across purchasing, warehousing, and distribution activities.

* Coordinate material planning to optimise stock levels and minimise waste.

* Develop contingency plans to reduce supply chain risks and maintain continuity of supply.

* Assist with sourcing activities for new product development projects.

* Track and report supply chain KPIs, recommending improvements where required.

* Work closely with Production, Operations, Quality, and other internal departments to ensure business objectives are achieved.

* Support continuous improvement initiatives across the supply chain function.

* Ensure compliance with food safety, quality, and health & safety standards.

* Maintain awareness of industry developments and supply chain best practices.

Skills & Experience

* Previous experience within a Supply Chain, Purchasing, Materials Planning, or Procurement role.

* Experience within food manufacturing, FMCG, or a manufacturing environment is desirable.

* Strong organisational and planning abilities.

* Good communication and stakeholder management skills.

* Commercial awareness with the ability to negotiate effectively.

* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

* Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.

* Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed