Outbound Operations Coordinator - Beauty *Advertised by OA West End
For this particular role, it is essential that candidates have come from a Beauty/Fashion background.
Join one of the fastest growing independent beauty brands as an Outbound Operations Coordinator! Our client is seeking a talented individual to join their team and contribute to their continued success. As the Outbound Operations Coordinator, you will be responsible for short-term planning and purchasing activities, ensuring optimised customer service and inventory targets. If you have strong communication skills and thrive in a complex manufacturing environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you!
JOB TITLE: Outbound Operations Coordinator
COMPANY: Beauty
CONTRACT: Permanent
LOCATION: West End
SALARY: £28,000 - £35,000
Key Responsibilities:
1. Recommend, issue, and track purchase orders for components, filling & finished goods
2. Maintain full visibility of purchase orders and track through to delivery
3. Own supplier relationships, acting as the point of contact and conducting weekly open orders calls
4. Conduct monthly inventory reconciliations on components at supplier locations
5. Analyse and report on excess, obsolete, and discontinued items
6. Collaborate with Logistics to ensure timely inbound delivery of purchase orders
7. Develop logistics requirements with suppliers
8. Coordinate with Demand Planning and warehouse management team to ensure proper stock allocation
9. Drive lead-time improvement and agility projects
10. Create and revise part numbers and bills of materials as needed
11. Generate reports and tools for visibility on inventory locations
12. Assist in price reviews and negotiations
13. Resolve invoice discrepancies
14. Communicate and escalate risks to cross-functional teams
15. Prepare reports for Senior Management
Qualifications:
1. Minimum of two years of experience in FMCG Outbound Operations management
2. Advanced Excel skills
3. Strong attention to detail and accuracy
4. Excellent analysis abilities
5. Thrives under pressure and welcomes challenges
6. Excellent communication and influencing skills
7. Resilient and self-motivated
8. Previous experience in the retail sector is a must, with Beauty industry experience preferred
9. Additional European language skills preferred
10. Experience managing Sephora beneficial
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