Supply Chain Coordinator

About Us: 

Established in 2000, Extons Foods are now one of the UKs largest independent cheese processing companies supplying sliced, grated, block and continental cheese to wholesalers, retailers, and sandwich manufacturers. We have continually grown and we’re not slowing down! A Family Run business with a friendly hands-on approach.

Role Description:

The Supply Chain Coordinator will play a key role in ensuring the smooth flow of materials and finished goods throughout the supply chain. This role involves monitoring stock levels, raising purchase orders, coordinating with suppliers and third-party storage partners, and providing clear operational insight to warehouse and production teams.

This is a key cross-functional role that contributes directly to service levels, stock availability, and overall supply chain performance.

Key Responsibilities:

Monitor stock levels on site to ensure sufficient cover is in place to meet production schedules

Raise purchase orders for stock deliveries, covering both regular stock lines and contract lines (make-to-order)

Manage stock levels of added-value products, ensuring deliveries to and collections from suppliers are coordinated in a timely manner

Actively manage shelf-life considerations to minimise risk of waste or stock shortages

Work closely with our third-party storage partners to raise call-offs for stock required on site

Communicate with suppliers to confirm lead times, minimum order quantities (MQOs), and any supply constraints

Track supplier performance and proactively manage risks to stock availability

Support Warehouse and Planning teams by providing visibility of incoming stock volumes and potential capacity challenges

Communicate any delays or supply issues that may impact production plans or customer service levels

Coordinate with internal teams to ensure stock movement are aligned with operational priorities

Communicate any delays or supply issues that may impact production plans or customer service levels

Report on stock performance versus forecast and highlight any anticipated challenges or risks

Assist in planning reviews and contribute insight to improve accuracy and supply reliability

Maintain accurate system data relating to stock movements and supply chain planning

Identify opportunities to improve stock control processes, supplier coordination, and planning efficiency

Support initiatives aimed at reducing waste, improving stock availability, and enhancing service levels

The ideal candidate:

The ideal candidate must have:

Experience in supply chain, planning, logistics, or stock coordination (previous experience within food manufacturing, FMCG, chilled distribution, or dairy is desirable)

Strong organisational and analytical skills with excellent attention to detail

Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

Confident communicator able to work effectively with suppliers and cross-functional teams

Ability to analyse, interpret and present data being proficient in Excel (using complex formulas, Pivot tables, etc)

Good understanding of Outlook and other Microsoft Office applications

Experience with ERP or stock management systems (SAP experience is desirable but not essential)

Understanding of shelf-life management and stock rotation

Knowledge of production planning or supplier scheduling processes (desirable)

Personal Attributes:

Proactive and solution-focused

Strong sense of ownership and accountability

Adaptable and resilient when managing changing supply demands

Team player, with a positive and professional approach

Working Hours:

40 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Office based, core hours

Benefits:

Free parking, within proximity to all major travel networks

31 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays), increasing with service

An extra day off for your birthday!

Health cash plan (Medicash), after 3 months

Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave pay

Employee Assistance Programme

Company pension scheme – employer 4% and employee 5%

Company paid events throughout the year

FREE pack of cheese every week plus a discounted staff cheese shop

Doughnut Fridays and Free fruit on a Tuesday

If this sounds like it could be the role for you then email [email protected]

Learn more about Extons Foods at https://www.extonsfoods.com/