Supply Chain Coordinator

Supply Chain Coordinator Harlesden, London Monday - Friday , 8am - 4.30pm (1 day Working from home) Up to £35,000 (DOE) Alexander Steele is delighted to be supporting a food manufacturing business in the search for a Supply Chain Coordinator. This is an excellent opportunity for a supply chain professional to join a growing food manufacturing business and play a key role in ensuring the smooth flow of materials, inventory, and products throughout the supply chain. Key Responsibilities

• Manage the purchasing of raw materials, packaging, and external services.
• Support demand forecasting and inventory planning to ensure material availability.
• Monitor supplier performance and maintain strong supplier relationships.
• Obtain quotations and negotiate pricing, contracts, and service agreements.
• Identify opportunities to reduce costs across purchasing, warehousing, and distribution activities.
• Coordinate material planning to optimise stock levels and minimise waste.
• Develop contingency plans to reduce supply chain risks and maintain continuity of supply.
• Assist with sourcing activities for new product development projects.
• Track and report supply chain KPIs, recommending improvements where required.
• Work closely with Production, Operations, Quality, and other internal departments to ensure business objectives are achieved.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across the supply chain function.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, quality, and health & safety standards.
• Maintain awareness of industry developments and supply chain best practices. Skills & Experience
• Previous experience within a Supply Chain, Purchasing, Materials Planning, or Procurement role.
• Experience within food manufacturing, FMCG, or a manufacturing environment is desirable.
• Strong organisational and planning abilities.
• Good communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Commercial awareness with the ability to negotiate effectively.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.