Transport & Logistics

Senior Supply Chain Coordinator

Job Title: Senior Supply Chain Coordinator
Location: Huddersfield, West Yorkshire

Schedule: Monday-Friday Days (Flexible)

Salary: Up To £38,000 DOE

Company Overview

A leading UK manufacturer with over 20 years of production experience, this family-owned business operates two manufacturing sites equipped with high-speed lines. The company supplies major UK retailers through private label and owns several exclusive brands.

Role Summary

The Senior Supply Chain Coordinator will be responsible for managing and executing customer order demands efficiently. This role requires the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and collaborate with various departments including Manufacturing, Operations, Sales, and Transportation. A key aspect of the role is ensuring customer requirements are consistently met and expectations exceeded.

Key Responsibilities

• Process customer sales orders and schedule deliveries in a cost-effective and timely manner.
• Coordinate with customers and third-party transport providers to optimize planning.
• Serve as a liaison between internal departments to support cohesive operations.
• Monitor and revise schedules to align with customer requirements and raw material availability.
• Collaborate with the sales team to enhance forecast accuracy.
• Understand and operate current order processing systems.
• React effectively to unexpected changes and disruptions in supply chain processes.
• Support the development and implementation of a rolling forecast model.
• Manage end-to-end logistics processes.

Additional Responsibilities (In Absence of Transport Manager)

• Attend daily operations meetings and report on logistics and supply chain issues.
• Communicate effectively with customers regarding any service or supply disruptions.

Competencies & Skills

• Strong task prioritization and time management.
• Proactive learning and knowledge-sharing mindset.
• Problem-solving focus with a positive and solution-oriented attitude.
• Commitment to personal and professional growth.
• Clear and effective communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and able to quickly learn internal systems and software.
• Reliable, punctual, and team oriented.

Company Values

The company prioritizes the wellbeing of its team, community, and environment. With a strong commitment to sustainable practices, it integrates energy efficiency, aquifer preservation, waste reduction, and carbon footprint minimization into its operations. Innovation and continuous improvement are at the heart of its mission to remain a responsible and leading water supplier and employer.

Please contact (Ryan Taylor at Winsearch for more information)

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