Supply Chain Coordinator Huddersfield £25,000 - £29,000 My client, a global manufacturing business, looking for someone that loves working with Excel forecasting within a busy and sometimes challenging supply chain environment. for their Reporting directly to the Supply Chain Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for managing stock levels including forecasting materials and testing requirements against planned production. My client is a globally renowned retail manufacturer that has an enviable reputation for providing quality merchandise at affordable prices. Its success has come as a direct result of its insistence on reviewing and diversifying product lines while expanding its online presence and portfolio into exciting new international markets. You will be the first point of contact for the resolution of issues to ensure continual flow of materials into the business. About you The successful candidate will have previous experience of working within a Supply Chain or production planning environment and ideally will have had exposure to forecasting with Excel. Excellent communication skills and the ability to maintain, influence and develop relationships is a key requirement for this role. Liaise both internally and externally to manage stock levels ensuring materials and product testing for stock is available on time Raise Purchase Orders within the system, querying invoice resolution and ensuring invoice price discrepancies are minimalised Maintain the Materials Requirement System and ensure Forecasts are aligned to Production and Commercial Forecasts tracking shipments from overseas, overseeing stock counts and maintaining reports of purchases and pricing. Forecast supply and demand to prevent overstocking and running out-of-stock (OOS) Work with customers to understand their product estimates against previous sales history to ensure the correct supply of stock Track shipments and address any delays, working with factories to manage the packaging and approval process of the goods Managing the container fill and the shipment of goods from India and China Coordinate regular inventory audits Liaise with warehouse staff and other internal teams to test products' quality (status upon delivery and storage conditions) Keep updated stock records and identify any areas where stock may be different on the systems to the stock available Ensure purchases do not exceed budget Updating and managing critical path. Essential skills / experience include: A hands on, flexible and adaptable approach with a positive attitude Excellent communication skills across all levels and functions, both internally and with suppliers An ability to adapt and respond to change with a strong attention to detail A good understanding of supply chain responsibilities including critical path management would be highly advantageous, but training will be given. You will definitely need excellent EXCEL skills. The salary is dependent on experience holiday benefits are great and your future career prospects are excellent, please take advantage of this super opportunity working for a brilliant brand and apply today. Lisa Farr Associates Recruitment Specialist