Supply Development Coordinator

Job title: Supply Development Coordinator

Location: North West London, NW2 7HF

Salary: £35,000 -£40,000 per annum

Hours: Monday – Friday 9:00am – 6:00pm + 1 hour lunch break

Our business…

At Vitabiotics, you'll find a diverse bunch of talented folk who come from a wide range of backgrounds and possess an extensive array of experience. What brings us all together is a culture that thrives on innovation, mutual respect, team work and a sense of commitment. Vitabiotics is truly a great place to work!

Vitabiotics has pioneered advances in nutritional healthcare products for over 50 years and the range includes many of Britain’s leading supplement brands such as Perfectil, Pregnacare, Wellman, Wellwoman and Menopace.

As the UK’s No.1 vitamin company, exporting to over 100 countries, Vitabiotics is widely acknowledged as leaders in innovation and in 2018 became the first vitamin company to twice receive the Queen’s Award for Innovation, awarded for its ground breaking clinical research.

As part of our commitment to innovation and development, we are looking for a Supply Development Coordinator to join our forward-thinking team. You will be a pivotal force in delivering our global supply chain strategy, owning critical cost-saving initiatives, optimising supply chain performance and ensuring the seamless integration of new products. This role demands a dynamic and highly analytical individual capable of expertly managing complex projects, collaborating across diverse teams and geographies, and implementing solutions that enhance efficiency, reduce costs, improve performance metrics and support our continuous growth and innovation.

Responsibilities will include…

 1. Supply Chain Globalisation Projects:

• Support projects aimed at expanding and optimizing our global supply chain footprint, including new sourcing regions, and international distribution channels.
• Conduct feasibility studies and risk assessments for global supply chain projects.

2. Supply Chain Cost Saving Projects:

• Identify, analyse, and implement cost reduction opportunities across the supply chain, encompassing procurement, logistics, warehousing, and operational processes.
• Develop and manage detailed cost-saving project plans, tracking progress against established targets and milestones, and preparing reports and KPIs for agreed objectives, savings and ROI.
• Utilise data analysis to identify inefficiencies, bottlenecks and waste; propose data-driven solutions.

 3. Supply Chain Performance Projects:

• Plan and execute projects focused on enhancing key supply chain performance metrics such as on-time-in-full (OTIF), lead times, inventory accuracy, and operational efficiency.
• Implement best practices and continuous improvement methodologies to streamline processes and reduce variability.
• Benchmark supply chain performance and develop strategies for continuous improvement.

4. New Product Development (NPD):

• Provide the supply chain's primary liaison for all new product development projects, guiding them from concept through to successful market launch.
• Collaborate with R&D, Product Management, Marketing, and Sales teams to coordinate product specifications, critical milestone timelines, and specific launch requirements.
• Ensure the timely and efficient sourcing, procurement, and availability of necessary components, raw materials, and finished goods for new products, working with the planning teams to anticipate and resolve potential supply constraints.
• Oversee and participate in initial production runs for new products, addressing supply chain bottlenecks, quality issues, or operational challenges promptly and effectively.

5 . Data Analysis & Performance Reporting:

• Collect, analyse, and interpret complex supply chain data to identify trends, accurately measure project performance and inform critical strategic decisions; escalate key issues and risks.
• Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) relevant to projects, supply chain performance, and NPD efficiency.

Requirements

Essential

• Experience in supply chain management, operations, or project management.
• Demonstrated expertise in managing complex, cross-functional projects from inception to completion, utilising project management methodologies.
• Exceptional analytical skills with a strong ability to interpret complex data sets, identify patterns, extract meaningful insights, and translate them into actionable strategies and recommendations.
• Advanced proficiency in data processing and analysis tools, particularly Microsoft Excel (including XLOOKUPs, advanced formulas etc. and data visualisation).
• Knowledge of the product development lifecycle and its implications across the supply chain, including risk mitigation for new launches.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proactive, highly organized, results-oriented, and adaptable to a fast-paced, continuously evolving global business environment.

Desirable

• Experience with other data analysis software (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, SQL, or similar) is highly desirable.
• Strong experience with ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite) and ideally experience with supply chain planning or analytics software.
• Prince 2 qualified
• Understanding of global logistics, customs processes, and cross-border supply chain complexities.

Benefits

• Competitive annual leave package (24 days plus bank holidays – increases to 27 days after 5 years’ service).
• Bupa dental cover.
• Private medical insurance.
• 50% staff discount on all Vitabiotics products.
• Staff skills training.
• Health and wellbeing programme.
• Pension contributions.
• Sick pay support.
• Free onsite parking.
• Enhanced maternity or paternity leave.
• Company events.
• Fresh fruit and snacks.
• 2 Charity days a year.
• Free EV charging station.