Supply Chain Coordinator

Supply Chain Coordinator

The Company
IMCD is a leading global distribution partner, formulator and solutions provider of speciality chemicals and ingredients. We have operations in over 60 countries and as we grow, we keep our founders’ entrepreneurial spirit intact, creating a world of opportunity. We are driven by our five core values: partnership, freedom to act, entrepreneurship, integrity & trust, and financial discipline.

This role will play an integral role in working closely with our supply chain partners and our internal teams, driving continual improvement and developing the overall effectiveness of the business operational platform.


About the role
Reporting to the Supply Chain Manager, our new Supply Chain Coordinator will:

• Develop a strong understanding of the IMCD Supply Chain / overall business model including the key supply chain partners, the fundamental business processes and the diverse range of market sectors, customers and principal suppliers that we serve.
• Build strong and effective relationships with our warehouses, supply chain partners, internal colleagues and support our relationships with both customers and principal suppliers.
• Play a lead role in the review of non-conformances driving the required communications, issue resolution, system utilization, trend analysis and performance improvement.
• Drive continual improvement with principal suppliers by using the non-conformance process, directly supporting our business teams.
• Focus on operational performance management of the key supply chain partners using a structured and data driven approach.
• Actively manage and respond to live supply chain operational requirements, taking ownership to both help on and resolve issues that arise.
• Support the Supply Chain Manager with the overall strategic agenda of Compliance, Performance, Solutions, Digital Transformation and Sustainability and contribute to key projects linked to business change and operational development.

About you
Qualification- Tertiary Qualification in Supply Chain or Logistics, or equivalent experience in a similar position

Experience- Prior experience within a supply chain/ logistics/international trade environment is critical, ideally within the distribution and/or sales & marketing industry. Additional experience within one or more of our main market sectors (Food & Nutrition, Pharmaceutical, Industrial Solutions, Coatings & Construction, Home & Personal Care and Advanced Materials) would put you a step above the rest.

IT Skills- Medium to high proficiency in Microsoft Office and exposure to ERP systems is critical. Familiarity with JD Edwards would put you a step above the rest, but not required.

Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills – you will be communicating and building relationships across all levels within and outside IMCD

Customer Focused- The integration of our customers, principals, and internal teams are the key to our success and being professional and customer focused will have you succeed in this role.

Organisation and Time Management – No two days are the same. You will have demonstrable experience in managing your own time and work to meet deadlines, while still maintaining high standards of work and attention to detail when under pressure.

Analytical Mindset – You will be resourceful, able to identify and assess trends within data.

In return you will:

• Join an inclusive, supportive and diverse team
• Work alongside experienced colleagues in a dynamic environment that will offer opportunities to develop your career
• Access free onsite parking
• Receive additional benefits such as a fitness subsidy, quarterly incentives, salary continuance insurance and monthly on-site massages.