£33,000 Per year
Fixed-Term
Hybrid
Staines-Upon-Thames, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The Supply Chain Coordinator for EMEA will manage the order-to-delivery process for a defined group of customers, ensuring timely and accurate fulfilment while acting as a liaison between internal teams and external partners. This role requires a blend of customer service and logistics coordination to enhance customer satisfaction and revenue. The position is based in Staines and operates on a hybrid model, requiring two days in the office each week. The contract is a full-time, six-month fixed-term position with an immediate start date.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage the order-to-delivery (OTD) process across EMEA customers.
- Process and release all sales orders in line with agreed service levels.
- Act as the primary operational contact for assigned accounts.
- Proactively communicate with customers and Sales Managers regarding delays or fulfilment issues.
- Collaborate with the ATP/Customer Planner to maximise case fill rate and revenue potential.
- Coordinate with Logistics Service Providers (LSPs) for timely and accurate delivery.
- Monitor LSP performance and drive improvements.
- Leverage ERP systems to streamline the order fulfilment process.
- Manage customer return requests and warranty order processing.
- Respond to service-related queries from customers and internal teams.
- Provide cover and support for colleagues during periods of absence.
Key Skills:
- Fluent in English (spoken and written).
- Experience in a customer-facing supply chain or logistics coordination role.
- Strong knowledge of the order-to-delivery (OTD) process.
- Experience working with Logistics Service Providers (LSPs).
- Comfortable with ERP systems for order processing.
- Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Ability to manage priorities under pressure.
- Highly organised and self-motivated with attention to detail.
Salary (Rate): £33,000.00 yearly
City: Staines-Upon-Thames
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: fixed-term
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: Other
Your New Job Title: Supply Chain Coordinator, EMEA
The Skills You'll Need: Customer Service, Logistics, Supply Chain
Your New Salary: £33k
Location: Staines hybrid - 2 days a week in office
Job status : Six-month FTC, full-time
Start date : ASAP
Working hours : 8.30am - 5.30pm Monday-Friday
Who You'll Be Working for: Leading IT accessories business.
Supply Chain Coordinator, EMEA - What You'll be Doing Each Day:
- To manage the order-to-delivery (OTD) process across EMEA customers, acting as a key interface between internal teams (Sales, Planning, Logistics) and external partners (LSPs and customers).
- This role blends customer service and logistics coordination to maximise fulfilment, revenue, and customer satisfaction.
- Manage the order-to-delivery (OTD) process for a defined group of customers and/or countries, ensuring timely and accurate fulfilment
- Process and release all sales orders in line with agreed service levels to meet internal and external expectations
- Act as the primary operational contact for assigned accounts, delivering excellent service and support across the pre- and post-sales cycle
- Proactively communicate with customers and Sales Managers regarding delays, shortages, or fulfilment issues, ensuring full transparency and minimal disruption
- Collaborate closely with the ATP/Customer Planner to maximise case fill rate and revenue potential
- Coordinate with Logistics Service Providers (LSPs) to ensure timely and accurate picking, packing, and delivery, with a focus on OTIF performance
- Monitor LSP performance and actively challenge poor service or inefficiencies, driving improvements through regular feedback and escalation when required
- Leverage ERP system capabilities to streamline and improve the order fulfilment process; identify and eliminate recurring issues or bottlenecks
- Manage customer return requests (RMAs), validating eligibility and coordinating with Credit Control and LSPs to ensure smooth processing
- Handle all warranty order processing and act as the daily contact point for third-party consumer care partner
- Investigate and resolve warranty-related escalations to ensure quick, customer-focused outcomes
- Respond to service-related queries from customers, Sales, or Credit Control using shared databases and LSP NCR platforms
- Provide cover and support for colleagues during periods of absence to maintain service continuity
Systems Used
- ERP: Currently Baan; transitioning to Microsoft Dynamics 365 for order processing and fulfilment
- Excel: Used for reporting, exception management, and performance analysis
- NCR Portal System: For tracking non-conformances & discrepancy resolution
Supply Chain Coordinator, EMEA - The Skills You'll Need to Succeed:
- Fluent in English (spoken and written)
- Experience in a customer-facing supply chain, order-to-cash, or logistics coordination role
- Proven track record of delivering high-quality customer service in a fast-paced, operational environment
- Strong working knowledge of the order-to-delivery (OTD) process and logistics workflows
- Experience working with Logistics Service Providers (LSPs) and coordinating across multiple internal functions (e.g., Sales, Finance, Planning)
- Comfortable working with ERP systems for order processing and fulfilment tracking
- Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint (e.g., VLOOKUPs, PivotTables, filtering for exceptions)
- Ability to manage priorities under pressure while maintaining accuracy and customer focus
- Highly organised and self-motivated with a strong attention to detail and follow-through
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