Supply Chain Coordinator

Holt Engineering

Job Title: Supply Chain Coordinator
Location: Poole, Dorset
Pay Rate: £(phone number removed) + Benefits
Contract Type: Full-Time Permanent

A growing manufacturing business is looking for an organised and proactive Supply Chain Coordinator to join their team. This is a busy, hands-on position where you’ll play a key role in keeping materials moving through the business to support production and customer demand. The successful Supply Chain Coordinator will be someone who enjoys problem-solving, managing priorities, and working closely with suppliers and internal teams in a fast-moving engineering environment.

Key Responsibilities
  • Take ownership of MRP outputs, ensuring purchasing requirements are generated accurately and aligned with demand
  • Convert demand requirements into timely purchase orders to maintain consistent material flow
  • Manage supplier schedules, expediting orders where required to minimise production disruption
  • Monitor supply risks and take proactive action to protect delivery performance
  • Maintain stock levels across production materials, consumables, and spare parts
  • Investigate stock discrepancies and support ongoing stock accuracy processes
  • Raise, manage, and track purchase orders while maintaining accurate system data
  • Work closely with production, warehouse, and service teams to manage shortages and priorities
  • Provide regular updates on material availability, risks, and recovery plans
  • Build strong supplier relationships and support supplier performance improvements
  • Maintain accurate information within MRP/ERP systems including lead times, pricing, and order updates
  • Produce reports relating to shortages, overdue orders, and supplier performance

Essential Skills
  • Previous experience as a Supply Chain Coordinator, Planner, Buyer, or within a similar supply chain role
  • Experience working within a manufacturing or engineering environment
  • Strong understanding of MRP/ERP systems
  • SAP system experience
  • Experience managing suppliers, expediting orders, and stock control
  • Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
  • Ability to work confidently in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong communication skills across internal departments and external suppliers

Desirable Experiene
  • Experience supporting production planning activities
  • Knowledge of inventory control and material scheduling

Benefits
  • Permanent full-time position
  • Supportive manufacturing environment
  • Stable and growing business
  • Opportunity to develop within the Supply Chain Coordinator role

If you’re an experienced Supply Chain Coordinator who wants to be part of a business that values people and progress, apply directly or call Kate at Holt Engineering on (phone number removed) for more information.
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