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Supply Chain Co-ordinator

Nottingham Permanent £30,000 - £35,000 per year View Job Description
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Supply Chain Co-ordinator to join a fast-paced procurement function based in Nottingham. This role plays a critical part in ensuring customer orders are delivered in full, on time, and cost-effectively while supporting sales, logistics, and key retail accounts.
  • Play a pivotal role in delivering best-in-class service to major UK retailers
  • Salary up to £35,000

About Our Client

The business operates within the FMCG sector, supplying major UK supermarkets and mainstream retail customers. It is known for its collaborative culture, strong retail presence, and commitment to service excellence and growth.

Job Description

  • Act as the main point of contact for all supply-related matters for UK supermarkets and key customers
  • Work closely with Sales and Buying teams to maintain stock levels and achieve 98%+ service levels
  • Collaborate with Senior Buyer and Warehouse Operations to ensure 100% availability for new product launches
  • Coordinate forecasting, promotions, and order fulfilment with customer supply chain teams
  • Maintain and update weekly sales forecasts using EPOS and retailer data
  • Ensure optimum stock holding at third-party warehouses and manage stock transfers
  • Support new product launches including line forms, samples, mock-ups, and EDI updates
  • Provide early visibility of stock risks or supply issues to internal stakeholders
  • Investigate and resolve stock discrepancies with Warehouse Stock Control
  • Oversee blocked stock levels to ensure appropriate months of cover
  • Support sales activity through account research, lead generation, and buyer engagement
  • Assist with business presentations for major retail buying teams
  • Book and manage appointments with supermarket buyers and head office teams
  • Liaise with supply chain, logistics, warehouse, and customers to support promotions and availability
  • Deliver agreed monthly and quarterly sales forecasts
  • Resolve customer complaints and manage account-related processes
  • Analyse consumer and sales data to identify trends and changes in customer demand

The Successful Applicant

A successful Supply Chain Co-ordinator should have:

  • Proven experience in supply chain, procurement, or FMCG operations
  • Strong understanding of retail supply chains, forecasting, and stock management
  • Confident working with data, EPOS systems, and forecasting tools
  • Highly organised with excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills
  • Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to work cross-functionally
  • Commercially aware with the confidence to support sales and customer-facing activity
  • Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

What's on Offer

  • Salary of up to £35,000, depending on experience
  • Office-based role in Nottingham with exposure to major UK retail customers
  • Opportunity to develop within a growing FMCG business
  • Varied role offering genuine cross-functional experience across supply chain and sales
  • Supportive team environment with opportunities for progression

If you are ready to take the next step in your career as a Supply Chain Co-ordinator, apply today for this exciting opportunity in Nottingham.

Contact
Balkar Brier
Quote job ref
JN-042026-6989576
Phone number
+44 2078 312000

Job summary

Job function
Procurement & Supply Chain
Subsector
Supply Chain Management
Sector
FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods)
Location
Nottingham
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Balkar Brier
Consultant phone
+44 2078 312000
Job reference
JN-042026-6989576