Supply Chain and Planning Coordinator

Our client is looking to appoint a Supply Chain and Planning Coordinator who will report directly to the Supply Chain Manager and Head of Operations. The Supply Chain and Planning Coordinator will be responsible for purchasing, planning & scheduling and inventory management. They will lead and mentor a small team and support them with achieving day-to-day tasks within the Warehouse & Logistics. Responsibilities of the role will include: Create and maintain production schedules to meet customer demands whilst maximising efficiencies & resource and reducing downtime Demand forecasting & inventory planning Purchasing of raw materials and packaging in line with planning requirement Manage Supplier relationships, ensuring competitive pricing, quality and on-time delivery Manage optimum inventory levels Manage warehouse operations, including dispatch and customer documentation Continually analyse and improve supply chain KPIs (OTIF, forecast accuracy, inventory holdings) Utilise the ERP system within the Supply Chain Team Drive continuous improvementKnowledge and experience required for the role: Experience of working in a similar Planning, Supply Chain, Purchasing role ideally within GMP manufacturing Strong Supplier management and negotiation skills Strong communicator who can build strong working relationships with colleagues and Suppliers Previous experience of using ERP/MRP planning systems and Excel Commercially aware with st…