Supply Chain Coordinator

Gap Personnel who operate as an employment business are recruiting for a Supply Chain Coordinator:

Ongoing work with permanent opportunities for the right candidate

Location: Nantwich CW5

Working hours: Monday to Thursday 8am - 5pm, Friday 8am - 1pm

Pay: £32,000 - £34,000 DOE

An excellent opportunity to start with one of Cheshire's leading manufacturing factories. 

Key Responsibilities

·         Manage end-to-end supply chain activities, including raising and processing purchase orders for raw materials, packaging, and consumables.

·         Plan and coordinate production schedules to align raw material availability with manufacturing requirements and finished goods dispatch.

·         Manage inbound logistics (raw material deliveries) and outbound logistics (dispatch of finished goods to customers).

·         Prepare dispatch documentation, book transport, liaise with hauliers, and monitor delivery performance.

·         Maintain strong supplier relationships, managing lead times, chasing late deliveries, and resolving shortages.

·         Liaise closely with Production, Technical/Quality, and Dispatch to ensure the smooth movement of goods throughout the facility.

·         Track supply chain KPIs such as stock levels, order accuracy, lead times, and delivery performance.

·         Identify and resolve supply chain issues quickly and effectively.

·         Ensure compliance with food safety, traceability, and regulatory requirements.

·         Support continuous improvement initiatives within ordering, stock control, and logistical processes.

·         Handle ad-hoc parcel dispatch requests, including packaging, labelling, courier booking, and tracking

Skills, Experience & Personal Attributes

·         Previous experience working within the supply chain of a manufacturing business (food manufacturing experience highly desirable).

·         Good understanding of production and planning environments, logistics, dispatch, and inventory control.

·         Strong planning, organisational, and coordination skills.

·         Confident communicator, able to work effectively with suppliers, transport providers, and internal teams.

·         Proficient in Microsoft Excel and/or ERP/supply chain systems.

·         High level of accuracy and attention to detail.

·         A proactive problem-solver who can work well under pressure.

·         Enthusiastic, reliable, and a strong team player with a positive, can-do attitude

The role is due to start immediately for the successful candidate.

If this role is of interest, please send your CV to crewe@gap-personnel.com or call 01270 581 888.