Supply Chain Coordinator
3 days ago
Gillingham
Job Description: Supply Chain Coordinator (Fresh Produce) Location: Kent Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week Salary: Competitive (negotiable depending on experience) Start Date: Flexible Pay: £30,000 -£40,000 per year A fast-growing fresh produce business is looking for a capable and detail-driven Supply Chain Coordinator to join its expanding team. The company has experienced significant growth in recent years and continues to scale, making this an excellent time to join a business with real momentum and long-term opportunities. This role sits within the procurement/supply chain function and reports directly to the Procurement Manager. It would suit someone with a solid food industry background—fresh produce experience is highly advantageous and will be reflected in the overall package. The Role You’ll play a key role in keeping the supply chain running efficiently, working closely with commercial, logistics, and planning teams while managing data, suppliers, and stock flow. Key Responsibilities • Support Commercial Managers to ensure a smooth and efficient supply chain, • Raise and manage purchase orders using ERP systems, • Build and maintain supplier load plans to optimise service levels, • Communicate with growers regarding volumes, delivery schedules, and product specs, • Work closely with logistics and planning teams to maintain accurate stock levels, • Manage arrivals data and support seasonal reviews, • Produce weekly pricing and costing reports, • Handle invoice processing, grower settlements, and returns, • Drive process improvements alongside Commercial and IT teams, • Participate in a weekend rota supporting wider operational teams What We’re Looking For • Experience within the food industry is essential (fresh produce highly desirable), • Strong data management skills and confidence handling multiple data formats, • Advanced Excel skills—you should be comfortable working with large datasets and building reports, • Highly organised with strong attention to detail, • Confident communicator, able to work with suppliers and internal teams, • Proactive mindset with a willingness to improve processes Why Apply? • Join a business in a high-growth phase, • Exposure to a wide range of teams across the operation, • Genuine opportunities for progression, • Be part of an evolving and ambitious supply chain function Process: Two-stage interview process with a quick turnaround. If you have the right background and want to be part of a growing fresh produce business, apply now with your CV