Raw Materials Co-ordinator
Cambridgeshire
Salary £35,000
Supply chain pros only. Process lovers encouraged. Firefighters welcomed.
Let's be honest.
Production doesn't stop because machines fail.
It stops because the right material isn't in the right place at the right time.
That's where you come in.
This is a behind-the-scenes role with front-line impact. You'll be the person who makes sure production runs smoothly, suppliers perform, and problems are solved before they become problems.
No drama. No guesswork. Just control.
The Business
You'll be joining a high-growth, B2B manufacturing group supplying ingredients into bakery, pastry and dessert markets worldwide.
They operate at serious scale:
Multiple manufacturing sites globally
Thousands of SKUs
Complex supply chains
Ambitious growth plansIt's fast-moving, structured, and absolutely not a place for passengers.
The Role (What You'll Actually Be Doing)
As Raw Materials Co-ordinator, you'll own the availability of raw materials and packaging across production.
That means:
Managing stock levels on-site and at 3PL locations
Calling off materials in line with the production plan
Creating and managing purchase orders across a large supplier base
Identifying shortages early and expediting at the lowest possible cost
Working closely with Production Planning, Warehousing and Procurement
Monitoring supplier performance and challenging poor delivery
Managing stock-at-risk and preventing waste
Keeping master data accurate (lead times, MOQ, safety stock)
Providing forward-looking stock and storage projectionsIn short: you'll be the glue between planning, procurement, suppliers and the warehouse.
What You'll Bring.
You'll need:
5+ years in a similar supply chain / materials planning role
Strong analytical thinking and attention to detail
Confidence managing multiple suppliers and priorities
The ability to spot risk early and act fast
Clear communication - especially when things get tight
Nice to have (not deal breakers):
ERP/MRP experience
Strong Excel skills
A-Level or equivalent qualification
What's In It For You
Competitive salary
A business that's growing
Real ownership and influence
International exposure and collaboration
A culture that values ideas, not just execution
If you like structure, responsibility, and being the person who keeps everything moving - this one's worth your time.
Interested?
Please click to apply or give Gemma Wright a call on (phone number removed). She will be happy to go through the details with you over the phone, even if you haven't got round to fully updated your CV yet
