Junior Supply Chain Coordinator role involving operations training at Filtronic, focusing on purchasing and inventory management.
Responsibilities
You will be trained and mentored to become familiar and competent with all functions relating to the operations of the Supply Chain, encompassing the Purchasing and Stores departments
Raising Purchase Orders in line with identified requirements for materials and resources
Liaising with suppliers to ensure requirements are understood and met
Receiving all deliveries and checking the goods received
Liaising with Purchasing regarding deliveries and discrepancies in stock
Keeping detailed records of shortages and processing of requisitions
Updating inventory management systems regularly and ensuring full traceability is maintained
Picking goods in line with shop floor requirements
Organising collection and despatch of goods through 3rd party software
Ensuring all goods are stored in appropriate environmental conditions
Packing products to ensure safe transit
Booking freight collections to ensure timely and accurate delivery to customers
Occasionally supporting the creation of delivery paperwork for outbound shipments
Requirements
Able to demonstrate good numeracy and literacy skills.
Experience with Microsoft Office packages, especially Excel - ability to work with spreadsheets, data entry, and basic formulas to support inventory management and reporting
Confident communicator with strong interpersonal skills - comfortable communicating effectively with suppliers, colleagues, and external logistics partners
Willingness to learn and develop new skills - showing enthusiasm for training and a proactive approach to understanding supply chain processes and systems
Positive attitude and resilience - maintaining professionalism and adaptability in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with changing priorities
Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team - supporting colleagues across Purchasing and Stores functions whilst contributing to departmental goals
Strong organisational skills with the ability to multi-task and understand priorities - managing multiple tasks simultaneously whilst maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines
Previous experience in stores, warehouse, or logistics environment - understanding of goods receipt, stock management, or dispatch processes (desirable)
Familiarity with inventory management systems or ERP software - exposure to computerised stock control systems would be advantageous (desirable)
Interest in pursuing a career in supply chain management - potential to work towards professional qualifications such as CIPS in the future (desirable)
Benefits
up to 8% employer pension contribution
study support (where relevant)
1 day paid Charitable activity day
comprehensive hands-on experience across multiple areas of the Supply Chain
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