Sayuri Tea
Operations Coordinator
Company: Sayuri Tea
Role: Operations Coordinator
Reporting To: Head of Operations / CEO
Location: London, UK or Firenze, Italy (Both remote with semi-regular site/warehouse visits)
Salary: £26,000 - £30,000 per annum, DOE & location.
Employment Type: Full-time
About Sayuri Tea
At Sayuri Tea, we are passionate about bringing premium, exceptionally crafted teas to our customers. As our brand continues to scale across the UK and internationally, maintaining a seamless, efficient, and resilient supply chain is critical to our brand promise.
We are looking for a highly organized, proactive, and detail-oriented Operations Coordinator to join our growing team. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in powering our day-to-day fulfillment, ERP accuracy, and logistics management.
The Role Overview
Reporting directly to the Head of Operations, you will oversee day-to-day operations, ERP system maintenance, and end-to-end supply chain functions.
This is a flexible remote role; however, because you will be required to handle physical operational checks, coordinate local deliveries, and visit sites or warehouses semi-regularly, candidates must be based in or local to London or Firenze.
Key Responsibilities
Purchasing & Supplier Management
- Order Placement & Tracking: Place purchase orders with international and domestic suppliers, tracking shipments through to final delivery.
- Documentation & Compliance: Ensure all inbound inventory arrives on time, within budget, and with complete customs and shipping documentation.
- Supplier Relations: Maintain clear, positive communication and strong working relationships with suppliers and freight partners.
Order Management & Fulfillment
- Fulfillment Tracking: Oversee customer orders from warehouse dispatch to final delivery, ensuring strict adherence to SLAs.
- 3PL & Carrier Relations: Work closely with 3PL providers and courier networks to resolve shipping exceptions and carrier delays.
ERP System Maintenance (Unleashed)
- Data Integrity: Take full operational ownership of Unleashed, ensuring real-time accuracy across stock levels, POs, and BOMs.
- Stock Control: Assist with regular inventory reconciliations, cycle counts, and physical stock audits.
General Operations & Food & Beverage Supply Chain
- Inventory Health: Monitor stock health to prevent stockouts, manage shelf-life constraints (FIFO), and minimize wastage.
- Quality Assurance: Assist with quality assurance checks on incoming goods to ensure products meet Sayuri Tea standards.
- Local Logistics: Carry out occasional hands-on London site visits, warehouse checks, or local logistics errands as required.
What We Are Looking For
- Location: Based in or local to Greater London, with the flexibility to carry out semi-regular in-person site visits, or based in Italy, ideally in or local to Firenze.
- Logistics Experience: Prior experience in supply chain, logistics, order management, or inventory control.
- Systems Proficiency: Confident working with inventory management software / ERPs (experience with Unleashed is ideal, but familiarity with platforms like DEAR, TradeGecko, or NetSuite is great).
- Detail-Oriented: High attention to detail when dealing with numbers, customs paperwork, and inventory logs.
- Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills across internal teams and external partners. Fluency in English is required.
Bonus Qualifications (Desirable):
- F&B / Organic Experience: Background in the Food & Beverage (F&B) industry or working with organic goods.
- Languages: Conversational or professional fluency in Japanese or Italian (valuable for supplier liaisons).
What We Offer & How to Apply
- Salary: £26,000 - £30,000 per annum, DOE & location.
- Work Setup: Remote-first work structure with London/Firenze-based site visits.
- Career Growth: Work directly alongside our Head of Operations and CEO on high-visibility initiatives that directly shape the business. You will get hands-on access to executive strategy, real ownership over key projects, an accelerated learning curve and the chance to build a substantial portfolio of work.
To apply, please submit your CV along with a brief summary of your relevant logistics and operations experience directly via LinkedIn.
Operations Coordinator (London or Firenze Based) in Slough employer: sayuri
Sayuri Tea is an exceptional employer that values its team members by fostering a collaborative and inclusive work culture. With opportunities for professional growth and development, employees can thrive in a supportive environment while enjoying the flexibility of remote work combined with engaging site visits in vibrant locations like London or Firenze. The company prioritises employee well-being and offers competitive salaries, making it a rewarding place to build a meaningful career.
