Job Description

Our client based in West Drayton is looking for a Supply Chain Coordinator to join their growing team.
This is a fully office based role.
Overall Job purpose

• Support the business with project management from the production phase through to shipment for key accounts
• Responsible for end-to-end supply chain management of Manufactured Products from source to shelf, ensuring quality products reach customers satisfactorily.
• Support Production Coordinator and Sales team in Sales support & Supply Chain and other Ad Hoc Work related to Supply Chain and Procurement
• Maintain good customer/merchandiser relationships
• Maintain Quality and Compliance of, and Information on Manufactured Products and product integrity
• Maintain and Update Product Costing Models
• Maintain Good Supplier Relationships
• Support Production team and department with major Supplier Relationships
• Maintain Optimal Stock Levels

• Ensure the smooth running of the inbound supply chain, specifically fulfilment of inbound orders on time, cost and quality requirements.
• Maintain and refine demand planning to ensure optimal stock holding of all stock to enable order fulfilment while minimising stock holding costs.
• Maintain and Improve Relationships with, Performance of and Cost of Freight Forwarders
• Responsible for overseeing Customs Declarations of Imported Goods, and other relevant items
• Assist in design and monitoring of various KPI's, e.g. procurement accuracy, Stock and demand Accuracy etc.
• Maintain regular remote and face to face contact with 3PL Warehouse, with a view to significant performance improvement across all areas of warehousing activity
• Maintain regular remote and face to face contact with Distribution suppliers, with a view to improving performance and reducing costs
• Manage end-to end logistics of manufactured products
• Monitor and improve performance of logistics providers
• Maintain quality and compliance of information on manufactured products
• Maintain sufficient stock levels throughout the year, and update and manage stock levels
• Product stock reports and various other reporting tools to help the smooth running of the business.
• Support Production Coordinators and NAMs/SNAMs in day to day project management, maintaining key project documents to help the smooth running of key accounts
• Support NAMs/SNAMs in customer/merchandiser meetings (via teams) and assist in detailed information about product ranges for key accounts
• Support Head of Department in building on relationships with smaller Goods Suppliers, with a view to improving performance, reducing cost, and keeping up to date with new developments
• Resolve disputes with suppliers or back-end facing customer support, and other problems, as they arise
• Support Head of Department in all areas and levels of Supply Chain and Sales support activity, e.g. New Product Development, Development of Supply Chain Network, Performance & Contract Monitoring, Resolving Major Issues, Cost & Contract Negotiations, etc.
• Maintain and update all relevant data and information on Manufactured Goods, in formats which are communicable, easy to access and easy to maintain
• Build, Refine, Maintain and Update costing models on Manufactured Goods to support pricing, customer quotes and maintenance of company margins
• Use costing models and external research to develop and maintain effective pricing strategies and communications to internal and external stakeholders in collaboration with SMT
• Work effectively and build relationships across the wider business to ensure smooth running of the supply chain and business operations.
• Operate as a Subject Matter Expert in Logistics, 3PL Warehouse Management, Costing and Pricing
• Own & maintain key stakeholder relationships at varying levels