At a Glance
- Tasks: Coordinate supply chain activities and ensure smooth operations in a fast-paced environment.
- Company: Join a dynamic manufacturing team in Newport with a hybrid work model.
- Benefits: Permanent contract, competitive salary, and opportunities for career development.
- Other info: Supportive team environment with opportunities for growth and learning.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on daily operations while developing your skills in supply chain management.
- Qualifications: Experience in supply chain or logistics, strong organisational skills, and good IT proficiency.
The predicted salary is between 35000 - 35000 £ per year.
Location: Newport (Hybrid - 3 days in the office)
Hours: 37 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
The Opportunity
We are looking for a proactive and organised Supply Chain Coordinator to join a busy operations team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in purchasing, supply chain, stock control, or logistics who enjoys working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Reporting to the Senior Buyer, you will play a key role in supporting purchasing and inventory activities, ensuring stock availability, managing customer demand transactions, and maintaining efficient supply chain operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Monitor inventory levels, customer demand, and supplier lead times to identify potential stock shortages.
- Process customer demand transactions and maintain accurate system records.
- Coordinate stock cycle counts with warehouse personnel.
- Raise purchase orders for indirect materials and accessories.
- Liaise with suppliers to progress orders and monitor supplier performance.
- Communicate with internal departments regarding material availability and supply issues.
- Maintain accurate purchasing and stock control data within the business ERP system.
- Reconcile stock discrepancies and investigate variances.
- Manage rejected components and coordinate corrective actions with suppliers.
- Support internal and supplier quality activities, including corrective action reporting where required.
- Maintain accurate purchasing, inventory, and supplier records.
- Provide administrative support to the wider Supply Chain team as required.
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Previous experience in a Purchasing, Supply Chain, Stock Control, Logistics, or similar administrative role.
- Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail.
- A proactive and flexible approach to work.
- The ability to prioritise tasks and work effectively in a busy environment.
- Strong communication skills and the confidence to liaise with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
- Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office. Experience using SAP or another ERP/MRP system would be an advantage.
- The ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
If you're looking for an opportunity to develop your career within a supportive supply chain team and make a real impact on day-to-day operations, we'd love to hear from you.
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