Supply Chain Coordinator

Job Summary

As a member of the sales department, you will be overseeing fruit inventory, volume requirements and logistics. Coordinating and managing the process from packhouse to customer.

Essential Duties \& Responsibilities

• Implement Microsoft D365 and offline inventory control systems (inbound, onsite movements \& outbound), working closely with the sales team \& sourcing to ensure optimal inventory is always maintained.


• Managing product storage, inventory, packing \& distribution.


• Maintaining customer forecasts and forecast accuracy whilst keeping an accurate record of the inventory.


• Liaising with warehouse and logistics to ensure correct pallet requirements are being allocated and product is prepared for Outloading.


• Work closely with all stakeholders to develop and implement a continuous improvement plan to improve processes and maximize operational efficiencies.


• Work in conjunction with the sales, supply chain and operational teams to ensure all sales volumes are supplied and pre\-planned accounting for any external factors such as vessel changes.


• Proactively communicate daily and weekly product needs according to fruit size, pack, grade, label requirements, country of origin, volume changes and any potential changes.


• Managing logistics including inbound containers, documentation, transportation and customs clearance.


• Develop and implement cross functional process links.


• Develop and implement best practice Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) for Supply Chain \& sales functions.


• Develop new and existing relationships with suppliers and customers.

• A minimum of 5 years of prior work experience in supply chain/or Inventory, preferably in a perishable industry.


• Experience using Microsoft Dynamics 365 would be beneficial.


• ERP implementation skills.


• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, with the ability to troubleshoot issues, develop new and adapt existing spreadsheets.


• Excellent ability to analyse data timely, efficiently, effectively, and multi\-task projects / assignments simultaneously.


• Analytical: Above average ability to independently evaluate trends, explore areas for improvement and provide possible solutions.


• Strong organisational skills and a good eye for detail.


• Ability to stay focused on prioritised tasks, while handling emergency situations during times of high stress or heavy workload.


• Balance team and individual responsibilities for group efficiencies.

Benefits:

• Company pension


• On\-site parking

• Dartford, Kent: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

• Supply chain: 5 years (required)

• United Kingdom (required)

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