Supply Chain Co-Ordinator

Job Description

Do you currently work within supply chain or logistics?
  
Do you have experience liaising with suppliers/distributors?
  
Our client is a highly successful and well-established wholesale business based in Banbury, offering business to business services to their clients all over the UK. They are now looking to hire a Supply Chain Coordinator on a full-time permanent basis, working Monday-Friday. The purpose of this role is to ensure all material is set-up, pricing information is accurate and be responsible for invoice verifications. The ideal candidate would have previous experience working in logistics or supply chain, where they have been working alongside suppliers and have dealt with purchase orders and managing discrepancies. This is a great opportunity to join a highly motivated and exciting team in a company who can offer future training and development.
  
Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for looking after assigned suppliers and building strong working relationships.
• Work alongside Marketing and management on suppliers’ catalogues and old stock ranges.
• Review supplier lists on an annual basis to ensure expectations are being met and identify any areas of improvement.
• Check that materials are set-up accordingly on SAP, quantities purchased, and stock posted.
• Keep any eye on enquiries, such as specials and extra stock requests, ensuring to contact the supplier when required.
• Ensure all certifications and legislative requirements are met for each supplier.
• Investigate and manage any production delays or shortages.
• Discuss with Business Managers about sales opportunities and sold-out products.
• Liaise with the Transport team regarding deliveries and pre-collated orders.
• Ensure deliveries to suppliers are efficient and accurate, checking that minimum quantities are being met per delivery week.
• Liaise with the Goods-In team on any issues on deliveries; quality, quantity, tray/trolley labelling.
• Liaise with the Customer Service team on any major discrepancies.
• Ensure suppliers are contacted and communicated to regarding any discrepancies and credit requests are processed.
• Carry out invoice verification and speak with suppliers directly about any queries regarding their invoices.
• Support with any other administrative duties as and when necessary.

Key Skills & Experience:

• Previous experience working in Logistics or Supply Chain.
• Intermediate level of Microsoft Applications, such as Excel and Word.
• Preferable experience using SAP.
• Ability to interact with a wide variety of people and highly communicable.
• Build relationships internally and with external parties, such as suppliers and distributors.
• Strong problem solving, organisation, and planning skills with an eye for detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills both internally and externally.
• Demonstrate ownership, initiative, adaptability and confidence to manage multiple tasks under pressure.

Additional Information:

• Office based: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5pm.
• 22 days holiday, plus bank holidays.
• Onsite parking.
• Pension scheme.
• Full training will be given.

To express interest in this promising role, kindly forward your latest CV, detailing your present or most recent remuneration package and any notice period you might have. For a discreet, detailed discussion about the role, you can contact Shanelle Bowyer at 01295-983585. Alternatively, connect with us on LinkedIn via the following link: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shanelle-bowyer-3b8796139/