Supply Chain Coordinator

Location: Belper, Derbyshire

Salary: £30,000 - £32,000 per annum

Working hours: Monday to Thursday: 8:30am - 5:00pm | Friday: 8:30am - 3:30pm

Immediate Start Available|Temporary Ongoing

Blue Arrow is recruiting for a Temporary Supply Chain Coordinator to join a busy manufacturing operation based in Belper. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced supply chain, procurement, purchasing or materials planning professional looking for an immediate start within a fast-paced and supportive environment.

The Role

As a Supply Chain Coordinator, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth flow of materials to support production requirements. You will be responsible for coordinating supplier deliveries, managing purchase orders, maintaining inventory levels and ensuring materials are available when needed.

Working closely with suppliers and internal departments, you will help minimise supply chain risks, resolve delivery issues and contribute to the efficient operation of the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage daily supply chain and material planning activities.
• Raise and process purchase orders in line with business requirements.
• Monitor supplier delivery performance and order confirmations.
• Track outstanding deliveries and proactively resolve delays.
• Liaise with suppliers in a professional and efficient manner via email and telephone.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with suppliers and key stakeholders.
• Act as a key point of contact for supplier enquiries and delivery-related issues.
• Maintain accurate planning and procurement data within SAP.
• Monitor stock levels and support inventory management activities.
• Identify and escalate potential supply risks to minimise disruption.
• Support the introduction of new materials and product changes.
• Work closely with production, procurement and other departments to ensure material availability.

Essential Requirements

✅ Minimum 3 years' experience within Supply Chain, Procurement, Purchasing, Material Planning or Inventory Management

✅ Strong SAP experience

✅ Excellent Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel

✅ Experience managing supplier relationships and coordinating deliveries

✅ Strong organisational and problem-solving skills

✅ Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

✅ Ability to prioritise workloads and manage multiple tasks effectively

✅ Experience working within a manufacturing, production or logistics environment

Desirable

⭐ Knowledge of MRP systems

⭐ Continuous improvement experience

⭐ Experience within a fast-paced manufacturing environment

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary of £30,000 - £32,000 per annum
• Temporary assignment with immediate start
• Monday to Friday office hours
• Early finish every Friday at 3:30pm
• Weekly pay
• On-site parking
• Friendly and supportive team environment
• Opportunity to gain valuable experience within a leading manufacturing operation

This role may also suit candidates with experience as:

Material Planner, Supply Chain Planner, Purchasing Coordinator, Procurement Coordinator, Inventory Planner, Materials Controller or Logistics Coordinator.

If you're an experienced supply chain professional available for an immediate start, apply today for immediate consideration.

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