Supply Chain Specialist

Site Based - Monday to Thursday 08:30-17:00 (1/2 hour unpaid lunch), Friday 08:30-12:30 (no lunch) 4.5 days per week (36 hours) ___________________________________________________________________________________ We are recruiting a highly organised and proactive Supply Chain Coordinator to join a well-established manufacturing business. This is a varied, hands-on position covering purchasing, supply planning, production scheduling, inventory control and ERP master data. You will work closely with suppliers and internal teams to ensure materials are available when required, stock levels are effectively managed and accurate planning information is maintained across the business. This role would suit someone with previous experience in any of the following areas in manufacturing - purchasing, supply chain coordination, materials planning or inventory management. Training will be given if someone has purchasing but no scheduling/planning experience or visa versa. Key Responsibilities • Raise and manage purchase orders, ensuring materials are ordered within agreed lead times. • Monitor supplier performance, pricing, lead times and delivery schedules. • Maintain regular communication with suppliers regarding forecasts, orders and potential supply issues. • Resolve delivery, quality and service issues in conjunction with suppliers and internal stakeholders. • Maintain production and replenishment schedules to support customer and operational requirements. • Balance demand against inventory levels, supplier capacity and production constraints. • Monitor stock levels and recommend appropriate replenishment actions. • Identify potential shortages, excess stock and slow-moving or obsolete inventory. • Work with warehouse and operations teams to maintain accurate stock records. • Create and maintain item master records within the ERP system. • Maintain accurate product codes, descriptions, units of measure, supplier details, lead times and planning parameters. • Maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs) and other operational planning data where required. • Support the setup of new products and conduct regular data-accuracy checks. • Prepare and analyse purchasing, inventory and supplier-performance reports. • Identify opportunities to improve purchasing, planning and supply chain processes. Skills and Experience • Previous experience in purchasing, supply planning, inventory management or supply chain coordination. (Pls note - experience from within a manufacturing environment and at least one of these areas is essential) • Experience using an ERP or MRP system. • Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel. • Good analytical and problem-solving abilities. • Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail. • Confident communication and stakeholder-management skills. • A practical and proactive approach to resolving problems. • The ability to manage competing priorities and work accurately to deadlines. • Experience within a manufacturing, engineering or production environment. • Knowledge of demand planning, forecasting or inventory-control methodologies would be beneficial. • A relevant supply chain, procurement, operations or business qualification would be advantageous but is not essential. Personal QualitiesYou will be a reliable and positive team player who takes pride in accuracy and organisation. You should be comfortable working across different departments, communicating with suppliers and adapting to changing operational priorities. A competitive salary and benefits package is available, alongside strong opportunities for professional development and progression. First 2 Recruit Ltd is an Employment Agency who provide permanent and fixed term contract services and an Employment Business who provide temporary services as defined under the Employment Agencies Act 1973. First 2 Recruit Ltd will collect the personal details which job seekers provide to us for the purposes of providing job seekers with work-finding services. In providing this service to job seekers we may need to transfer their personal details to our client companies. First 2 Recruit Ltd is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to a policy of treating all its employees and job applicants equally regardless of race, colour, ethnic origin, nationality, national origin, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, age or perceived age, marital or civil partnership status or disability. This electronic message contains information that is confidential and termed "personal data" under the Data Protection Act 1998. This electronic message is intended for the use of the addressee(s) only. If you are not the intended addressee, any disclosure, copying, distribution or use of the contents of this message is prohibited and may be unlawful. Disclosure to any party other than the addressee, whether inadvertent or otherwise is not intended to waive privilege or confidentiality.