Group Supply Chain Coordinator

Location: On site / Mullingar, Co. Westmeath, Ireland

Job Type: Permanent / Full-time

Sector and sub sector: FMCG Supply Chain

Salary: Competitive salary

C&D Foods and its affiliates are one of the largest pet food manufacturers in Europe, offering specially formulated cat and dog food for the private label market. Founded in 1969, C&D Foods and its affiliates have grown to become one of the industry's leading pet food producers with eight manufacturing sites across Europe supplying quality products to customers around the world. We provide a one stop shop for all our customer's wet and dry pet food needs, from large scale, low cost highly automated facilities to multi purpose, smaller volume flexible sites. Through our dedicated Nutrition & Research Centre and focus on continuous improvement, we've developed a reputation for innovation, collaboration, quality and market expertise.

We are now seeking a Supply Chain Coordinator to join the Supply Chain Department at our Head Office in Mullingar, Co. Westmeath.

Job Overview

The Supply Chain Coordinator reports directly to the Head of Group Supply Chain. The purpose of the Supply Chain Coordinator is to support the C&D Supply Chain Team in meeting the expectations and demands of our Customers. The role will develop a good relationship with our Customers delivering the very best in Customer Service.

Key Responsibilities

• Work with key Customers to develop collaborative & shared forecasts and plans.
• Supporting Commercial team on Supply Chain Coordination.
• Develop and communicate weekly Stock Report Trackers.
• Chair & conduct weekly calls with Site Supply Chain Managers to review and implement action plans to fix at risk items.
• Minute, assign actions / owners and communicate with follow up to ensure closure.
• Share and communicate Stock Report Trackers with Key Account Managers.
• Support Supply Chain & Commercial teams in dealing with Supply challenges as they arise.
• The position will be a key player in achieving our Customer Service Level KPI by working closely Customer Service Teams to identify potential risks in terms of product availability.
• The position will get involved in various Continuous Improvement projects as and when required.
• The position will get involved in ad hoc projects when required to support the Head of Group Supply Chain Manager.

Personal Competencies and Qualifications

• Excellent Communication Skills with the ability to deal with all levels of the organisation.
• Be able to work as part of a team with a positive attitude.
• A conscientious individual with excellent organizational skills and the ability to prioritise tasks effectively.
• Good Decision Making Skills.
• Good Problem Solving Skills.
• An understanding of warehouse operations.
• Must be flexible and willingness to adapt to change.
• Comfortable working with systems and large data sets.