Supply Chain Coordinator

Supply Chain Coordinator

Supply Chain Coordinator

Job ID: 5408 Department: Safety & Survival Category: Port / Agency Operations Location: Great Yarmouth, ENG, GB Employment Type: Permanent

Role Summary

As a Supply Chain Coordinator, you will play a key role in supporting the Netherlands, Taiwan and Teesside branches remotely from our Great Yarmouth office, ensuring the effective management of procurement, supplier performance, stock control, and operational communication. Working as part of the PIM / Oracle team and reporting to the Purchasing Manager, you will be responsible for maintaining product availability, driving supplier performance, and supporting efficient day-to-day branch operations through proactive planning and coordination.

What you'll be doing

Manage the end-to-end procurement process, including the creation, maintenance, and review of purchase orders

Monitor and manage the purchase order book, ensuring orders are placed and delivered in line with business requirements

Expedite outstanding orders, working closely with suppliers to ensure timely delivery and accurate information is provided throughout the process

Track, trace and communicate order progress, delivery schedules, and supplier updates to key stakeholders

Monitor and proactively manage stock levels across the Netherlands and Teesside branches to maintain product availability

Identify and manage potential stock shortages, excess inventory, and replenishment requirements

Coordinate and manage depot transfers between branches, identifying opportunities to reduce transfer frequency and volume

Work closely with suppliers to resolve account issues, including credit holds and stop statuses, ensuring minimal disruption to operations

Collaborate with the Sales team to identify potential shortages, MOV and MOQ challenges, and implement solutions proactively

Maintain Certificate of Conformity documentation and ensure accurate record keeping and audit trails

Coordinate and manage branch stock takes from planning through to completion and reconciliation

Assess daily workload, prioritise activities and ensure critical tasks are completed effectively

Act as a key communication link between Sales, Purchasing, Warehousing and Suppliers to ensure alignment and efficient operations

Maintain accurate procurement, inventory and supplier records within Oracle and PIM systems

Provide general operational and administrative support and additional / ad hoc duties as required to meet the needs of the business

What we're looking for

We invite applications from candidates who can demonstrate:

Drive and self-motivation, with the desire and commitment to succeed, deliver excellence and make positive change

Relationship building, with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to quickly build rapport

Collaboration, able to work well with others across diverse backgrounds to share information, develop skills, and deliver results

Resilience with the ability to persist and adapt

Smart problem-solving and analytical abilities, with a curious and inquisitive mind, and an openness to new ideas

Professional integrity and a respect for company values

Other requirements

Previous experience in procurement, purchasing, supply chain, stock control or operational coordination

Experience working with ERP systems, ideally OGL

Strong communication skills (verbal and written)

Self-motivated and highly organised, able to multitask and work to tight deadlines

High focus on accuracy and attention to detail

Proactive and able to use initiative

Team player with a flexible approach

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word and Excel)

Experience of supplier management and expediting activities would be advantageous