Supply Chain Coordinator

Our client, a world leader in their field, are seeking a Supply Chain coordinator to join their busy team just outside of Thame. You will be supporting the business in maintaining adequate levels of materials to support sales and manufacturing demand at the best price obtainable, in accordance with MRP demand and in accordance with all documented procedures and best practice.

Main Tasks and Responsibilities:

• In line with agreed procedures review MRP demand information and place corresponding Purchase Orders.
• Ensure any required changes to demand or delivery dates are communicated to the relevant internal and external stakeholders and Sage X3 updated appropriately.
• Work with internal stakeholders to help identify any opportunities for improvement within the business processes you are involved with, and support any changes that devolve from the improvement opportunities
• Benchmark/assist with the benchmarking of commodities within your portfolio to obtain best value for the business
• Continually review the marketplace for vendors that could support benchmarking opportunities

Who are we looking for:

Essential skills and experience:

• Previous experience in a Supply Chain, logistics or related function
• Demonstrable strong level of IT literacy, particularly Outlook, Excel and Powerpoint
• Minimum of GCSE in Mathematics and English
• Can demonstrate understanding of the commercial "Buying" and "Selling" process
• Strong grasp of written and spoken English
• Ability to influence internal and external stakeholders
• Confident to discuss issues and clearly express their views
• Has a strong work and teamwork ethic, the ability to remain calm under pressure, and able to support their colleagues

Desirable skills and experience:

• Have utilised ERP systems and have managed MRP outputs
• Have completed or commenced CIPS qualification or a similar professional qualification in a related field
• Experience in presenting Information and concepts to internal and external stakeholders
• Experienced in negotiations and negotiation techniques
• Power BI and SQL skills
• Basic Project management skills
• Able to contribute with idea’s or prior experience of how Supply Chain can inform or influence contributions to the direction of the team or projects in which they are engaged
• A confident negotiator who can act without or with minimal management support

In return our client offers an enhanced benefits package and hybrid working with a minimum of 2 days per week at home.