We are recruiting for a Supply Chain Coordinator to join a well-established and growing manufacturing business.
This is a fast-paced, hands‑on role where you will play a key part in ensuring materials are available to support production and customer demand.
This position would suit someone who enjoys working in a detail‑driven, high‑tempo environment, with strong experience across planning, purchasing, and supplier coordination.
The Role
You will be responsible for executing the day‑to‑day supply chain plan, owning MRP outputs, and ensuring smooth material flow across the business.
Working closely with internal teams and suppliers, you will help maintain delivery performance and system accuracy.
Key Responsibilities
- Take ownership of MRP outputs, ensuring purchase requirements are generated accurately and in line with business demand.
- Translate demand signals into timely purchase orders, maintaining a consistent and reliable flow of materials into the business.
- Manage supplier schedules, proactively chasing and expediting orders to minimise disruption to production and service delivery.
- Identify potential supply risks early, communicating effectively and driving solutions to protect delivery commitments.
- Maintain appropriate stock levels across production materials, spares, and consumables, balancing availability with inventory control.
- Investigate and resolve stock discrepancies, ensuring system accuracy and supporting regular stock checks.
- Raise, manage, and track purchase orders, ensuring all system data is up to date and aligned with current demand.
- Work closely with internal teams, including production, warehouse, and service to prioritise requirements and manage shortages.
- Provide clear updates on material availability, highlighting risks and recovery plans where required.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, supporting delivery performance and resolving any issues quickly.
- Maintain accurate data within MRP/ERP systems, including lead times, pricing, and order status.
- Produce regular reports on shortages, overdue orders, and supplier performance to support operational decision‑making.
About You
- Experience within supply chain, purchasing, or planning in a manufacturing or engineering environment.
- Strong working knowledge of MRP/ERP systems (SAP experience beneficial).
- Proven experience in supplier coordination, expediting, and stock management.
- Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.
- Confident working in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment.
This role is a full‑time permanent position paying £30,000 plus benefits.
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