Supply Chain Coordinator
Location: Newport
Position: Full time, Permanent
Salary: Up to £40,000
Autograph Recruitment is delighted to be working with another key player in the food manufacturing industry. Our client is focussed on delivering high-quality, delicious products to customers nationwide. Their success is built on a seamless supply chain—and we’re looking for a talented Procurement and Supply Chain specialist to join their team in Newport
You will be responsible for ensuring the smooth, efficient, and cost-effective flow of materials and products from suppliers to customers. You’ll work closely with procurement, production, logistics, and planning teams to optimise supply chain processes.
Responsibilities of Supply Chain Coordinator:
- Planning and scheduling deliveries and production to achieve targeted stock levels, ensuring immaculate customer service levels
- Effectively manage orders and controlling stock
- Report on any slow moving stock and delivery performance from suppliers
- Bring new ideas to improve processes, policies and procedures
- Manage the agreed preferred supplier list, working with senior management to support cost savings on raw materials
- Order and manage stock of PPE, consumables and other hygiene products needed on site
- Work closely with the production and logistics team to streamline supply and minimise downtime
- Review and set target stock levels using sales and forecast data
- Create daily goods plans, monitoring performance, stock and downtime of the factory to maintain suitable planning based on history, trends and demand
The Ideal Candidate:
- Must have Buying / Purchasing experience, preferably within a food manufacturing environment
- Previous exposure of cost analyst work and budget management
- Desirable of familiarisation in using ERP systems
- Ability to work in a busy environment at a consistent pace and manage timely tasks under pressure
- Excellent IT and computer skills, proficient across Microsoft platforms
- Ability to work well in a team as well as on own initiative
- Working to deadlines efficiently, with high attention to detail
Next Steps:
If this sounds like a great opportunity and you can demonstrate a proven track record in delivering the above, then please click Apply to upload your CV for consideration. Alternatively, contact Holly Williams on 01291 497280 or holly@autographrecruitment.co.uk
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