Ref: BBBH25671
Supply Chain Co-Ordinator- Consumer Product Retailer
Supply Chain Coordinator- Consumer Product Retailer
Up to £23,000 + Benefits
Location: Hertfordshire
I am seeking a highly motivated, dynamic and ambitious supply chain coordinator to join a leading consumer product retailer. This is an excellent time to join the business as they are going through an exciting period, adopting a more ambitious approach, strengthening their product range, develop into new markets and grow
Working closely with the Supply Chain Manager, the position will see you take responsibility for supporting the management of an end-to-end supply chain function working with international suppliers, manufacturers and warehouses.
Key Responsibilities:
- Process UK and International purchase orders, deliveries, shipments and invoices for customers
- Ensure smooth running of small head office warehouse
- Support the management and running of stock control/ reconciliation/ stock replenishment and stock takes
- Liaise with customers and suppliers globally
- Liaise with shipping agents to get competitive prices for freight
- Assist with all supply and demand procedures, ensuring that optimum stock levels are kept in 3 global warehouses
- Analyse stock holding and customer sales, reporting to SC Manager
- Keeping supply procedures up to date
Skills and Background Required:
- A high-profile professional with at least 2 years' experience working in a supply chain role
- Experience working with high-street UK retailers' is advantageous
- A full understanding of the end-to-end supply chain process understanding how product is moved from factory/ manufacturer to the end customers
- Understanding of the order, delivery & invoice processes for retail supplier
- Advanced Excel skills; ability to create formulas, v-lookups & pivot tables
- Process/ procedure driven with high attention to detail
- Experienced use of Sage or a similar accounting system
- Highly analytical individual with the ability to accurately input, analyse & manipulate data
- Strong verbal & written communication skills with the confident to speak with international suppliers/ customers, factories
- Financial & numerical acumen with an understanding of price points/ margins, costings
- Good maths skills and with the ability to calculate profit, percentages, margins and compare shipping/ delivery costs quickly and easily
- Dynamic, enthusiastic and ambitious individual with a high work ethic and motivation to support the business achieve it's goals
Qualification Requirements:
- A degree, HND, HNC within business or similar is desirable
- GCSE Maths grade C or above
This is an excellent opportunity to join a rewarding family run business and offers the opportunity to gain experience of managing end-to-end supply chain function and to develop a long and enjoyable career
About Cast UK
Cast UK is a leading executive consultancy, providing national recruitment solutions to both clients and candidates. Specialising in HR, Procurement, Buying, Supply Chain, and Logistics, each member of our specialist team has a professional background specific to their recruiting sector. With this unique insight and knowledge, our consultants are able to place individuals from trainee through to main board. For more information on Cast UK and a complete list of all of our current vacancies, please visit www.castuk.com
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