Supply Chain Expeditor

Scout Recruiting is currently partnering with their global client located on the outskirts of Stamford to recruit for a Supply Chain Expeditor. You will be responsible for supporting the Purchasing & Manufacturing Team in all aspects of Purchasing and Supply Chain requirements, including coordination of supply chain and logistic activities, purchasing activities, and support continuous improvement programs.

This is a full time Monday – Friday permanent position. Salary ranges from £27k - £32K plus excellent non salaried benefits

Responsibilities:

• Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with suppliers and supply chain staff: Build strong, cooperative relationships with suppliers and internal teams to ensure smooth operations and mutual understanding.
• Liaising with the supply chain daily: Communicate with supply chain partners on a daily basis to stay informed of any updates, challenges, or changes to delivery schedules.
• Chasing suppliers to achieve On Time in Full (OTIF) delivery: Follow up regularly with suppliers to ensure that orders are delivered accurately and on time, meeting the required standards for OTIF delivery.
• Identifying and communicating supply chain concerns to internal stakeholders: Proactively identify any potential issues within the supply chain and promptly communicate these to relevant internal teams to avoid disruptions.
• Updating the company MRP system (Sage) with delivery information: Maintain accurate and up-to-date records in the MRP system (Sage), ensuring all delivery information is logged for tracking and analysis.
• Conduct regular meetings with suppliers to manage concerns & delivery performance: Schedule and conduct regular meetings with suppliers to address any performance issues and implement improvements to delivery processes.
• Assist with reporting: Help in compiling and reporting performance metrics to monitor and improve supply chain efficiency.
• Identify new solutions for logistical challenges: Proactively seek innovative solutions to overcome logistical challenges and enhance the efficiency of supply chain operations.
• Support the efficient running of the company's collection services: Provide assistance to ensure that the company's collection services run smoothly and meet operational demands.
• Ensure compliance with company supply chain procedures, standards, and regulations: Ensure that all supply chain activities are in strict compliance with company policies, standards, and relevant regulations to maintain operational integrity and quality.

Key Skills:

• Organisational Skills: Highly organised, resourceful, and dependable with a strong attention to detail and efficiency.
• Engineering Background: Beneficial but not essential; full training will be provided.
• Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication abilities.
• Team Player: Confident in collaborating with overseas supply partners in Europe, North America, and the Far East.
• Decision Making: Assertive and capable of making autonomous decisions in supply chain management.
• Negotiation Skills: Skilled in negotiation and maintaining positive supplier relationships.
• Technical Proficiency: Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, with a high level of accuracy.