- Location
- Tonbridge, Kent, GB
- Workplace
- Onsite
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Operations
- Source
- BetterTeam
Description
(This is a UK, site based office role, please only apply if you have the right to work in the UK and can commute to Paddock Wood daily).
We have an opportunity for you to join our team in Paddock Wood as a Supply Chain Coordinator, you would be responsible for ensuring that customer orders are fulfilled and stock used in the most efficient way and to provide support to the commercial team regarding the various stages of the supply chain. Participating in continual improvement projects that will help drive success in our commercial and operational functions. This job may have a combination of the accountabilities or may focus on one area of the supply chain.
We have an opportunity for you to join our team in Paddock Wood as a Supply Chain Coordinator, you would be responsible for ensuring that customer orders are fulfilled and stock used in the most efficient way and to provide support to the commercial team regarding the various stages of the supply chain. Participating in continual improvement projects that will help drive success in our commercial and operational functions. This job may have a combination of the accountabilities or may focus on one area of the supply chain.
Supply chain is our Air traffic control tower, where you will be the crucial link between the commercial and operational teams, making and adjusting plans to match our stock to production plans and customer demand. Liaising with sales, procurement, technical and operations, this is great opportunity to see all aspects of the cut and thrust of our day-to-day business. If you are someone looking to quickly enhance your knowledge and understanding of the business, this could be an important next step in your career. Great communication and attention to detail in a fast-paced, team environment are the key skills required, so if this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you!
Our perfect Supply Chain Coordinator would have:
- High Attention to detail, with the ability to self organise and prioritise daily tasks, under time pressure.
- Problem solving skills to balance customer requirements with operational limitations and, where needed, offer alternative solutions.
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
- Ability to build rapport with customers through good understanding of our stock position and ability to anticipate risks and opportunities.
- Able to carry out detailed analysis and present in a way that is easily understood throughout the business.
- Strong organisational skills, time management, self-motivation and organisation are also essential qualities.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel, and ability to analyse data is required.
Desirable:
- Experience of working in the fresh produce industry especially Avocados & Stone Fruit
- Fluent in a second language is advantageous but not essential
The hours you would work:
- Monday to Friday 7am – 4pm (40hrs per week) You may also be required to work 1 in 3 weekends as per the needs of the business.
What else we can offer you:
- A competitive salary
- 25 days holiday per annum plus 8 days bank holidays
- Free onsite parking
- Eye Care vouchers
- Flu Vouchers
- Cycle to work Scheme
- Grocery Aid Employee Assistance Program
- Learning and development opportunities
- Imagination Library - Free books every month for children of our employees up to age 5
- Medicash
- Death in service benefit
Skills
ExcelProcurement
