Production & Supply Chain Coordinator
*Location: Croydon area
*Job Type: Full-time Monday to Friday
*Salary: £35K-£45K DOE
Join a client of ours as a Production Planning & Procurement Coordinator, where you will play a crucial role in keeping their production operations running efficiently. You will be responsible for scheduling work orders, raising purchase orders, and ensuring all components are in place to maintain the smooth operation of our production filling line.
Day-to-day of the role:
*Schedule and prioritise work orders to meet production deadlines.
*Raise purchase orders for all components and raw materials, monitoring supplier deliveries to prevent production delays.
*Manage inventory levels effectively, applying principles such as FIFO, shelf-life management, and stock allocation.
*Liaise with production, procurement, and warehouse teams to ensure smooth operations across departments.
*Provide regular reporting on work orders, inventory levels, and supplier performance to maintain transparency and efficiency.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
*Strong organisational and planning skills with meticulous attention to detail.
*Knowledge of supply chain principles, including procurement, supplier management, and logistics.
*Understanding of inventory control, stock management, and reordering processes.
*Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience with ERP/MRP systems.
*Excellent communication and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
*Previous experience in production scheduling, procurement, or materials management within a manufacturing environment.
*Relevant business or supply chain qualifications (e.g., CIPS, APICS) are advantageous.
If this a role that you are interested in, please apply right away.