Sourcing Coordinator

JOB TITLE: Sourcing Coordinator

REPORTS TO: Senior Sourcing Manager

LOCATION: Dartford, UK (on-site)

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Helping manage product storage, inventory & distribution.
• Responsible for administering inventory ordering, procurement and supporting profitability.
• Helping maintain Grower/Supplier forecasts, ensuring forecast accuracy whilst keeping an accurate record of the inventory.
• Communicate and maintain the coordinated sourcing mission and strategy.
• Work closely with the sales/supply chain teams to ensure all sales volumes are supplied and pre-planned accounting for any external factors such as vessel changes.
• Review, manage, understand and report on the supply chain of goods, including vessel tracking and any other transit challenges the company may be facing.
• Purchase order and receipt raising responsibility in D365.
• Proactively communicate weekly product needs and programs to growers and suppliers according to the fruit size, pack, grade, volume changes and any other potential changes.
• Ownership and communication planning of product arrivals within Mission Produce UK and suppliers/service providers.
• Work closely with the Warehouse team to manage stock arrivals and the safe storage of stock.
• Work closely with the Mission Produce warehouse and QC teams to ensure an accurate forecast of volume is supplied to support the management of resources.
• Work closely with all stakeholders to develop and implement a continuous improvement plan to improve processes and maximise operational efficiencies.
• Assist in managing logistics, including containers, documentation, transportation and customs clearance.
• Develop and implement cross-functional process links.
• Develop new and existing relationships with suppliers and customers.
• Perform other reasonable duties related to this job role as requested.

Minimum Qualifications & Requirements

• Supply Chain/inventory management experience in a perishable industry would be preferable, but suitable equivalent qualifications/skills will also be considered.
• Ability to plan and deal with unexpected changes.
• Understanding of the manufacturing supply chain.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Good leadership and influencing skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Good written and verbal skills.
• Ability and willingness to negotiate and talk with suppliers and service providers.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to work with a variety of cross-functional team members
• Understanding of Stock Management systems or ERP, examples SAP, Fresh ware, D365.
• Can-do attitude
• Ability to support the wider business with problem-solving