Supply Chain Materials Coordinator

Are you an experienced supply chain professional who thrives in a fast-paced food or drink manufacturing environment?
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a high-performing team in a pivotal role where you will help keep production moving, protect service levels, and ensure the right materials are in the right place at the right time.
Our client is looking for a Raw Materials Call-Off Coordinator to take ownership of raw materials and packaging scheduling, supplier coordination, and stock availability across a complex, multi-site supply chain.
This is a hands-on, operationally important role that suits someone who enjoys working at pace, building strong relationships, and making decisions that have a direct impact on manufacturing performance.
Key Responsibilities
* Monitoring stock levels across site and external storage locations, then placing purchase orders in line with production requirements.
* Coordinating call-off activity for raw materials and packaging to support a smooth and reliable production plan.
* Managing relationships with a broad supplier base and ensuring deliveries are on time and in full.
* Working closely with production planning, warehouse, and procurement teams to highlight and resolve supply risks quickly.
* Arranging distribution movements from external storage partners while taking warehouse capacity into account.
* Tracking stock at risk, investigating root causes, and putting corrective actions in place to reduce repeat issues.
* Reviewing key data such as lead times, minimum order quantities, and safety stock levels to keep planning accurate.
* Producing forward stock projections and supporting supplier performance reviews with clear, reliable data.
Skills & Experience
* At least 5 years’ experience in a similar supply chain, raw materials, or materials planning role.
* Strong experience within food or drink manufacturing, ideally in a fast-moving production environment.
* Confident communicator with the ability to build effective relationships at all levels.
* Excellent attention to detail, strong organisation, and the ability to prioritise under pressure.
* Advanced problem-solving skills and a proactive, commercially aware approach.
* Strong Excel skills and experience using MRP/ERP systems.
* A positive, adaptable mindset and the confidence to work independently as well as part of a team.
This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to play a key part in a business where supply chain performance really matters. You’ll be joining a collaborative environment with real responsibility, visibility, and the chance to make a measurable impact every day.
If you’re an experienced supply chain professional looking for your next challenge in food or drink manufacturing, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now with your CV to be considered for this opportunity