Graduate Project Coordinator

**About the company**

Solent Group was founded over 25 years ago with the vision to deliver, without compromise, an innovative portfolio to the Global Retail Industry. Priding ourselves in being more than just a supplier, the business was established as a key investor with product facilities across Health, Beauty, Household and Snacks.

Here at Solent we want people to be extraordinary. We pride ourselves on creating and producing amazing products and brands for our Global Customers

**Purpose of the role**

Working within the Supply Chain department and working with the wider operational business functions to support project delivery in line with business and industry standards. As a Graduate Project Coordinator, you will be managing micro projects and supporting the delivery of key strategic projects. Supporting all areas across the Demand Driven Network with alignment to our partners.

**Scope & Relationships**

The Graduate Project Coordinator will report to the Operations Project Manager and will be supported by the wider global Supply Chain team. The role requires daily interaction with all key Supply Chain stakeholders and the wider Commercial, Technical and Buying teams. The role is commercially aligned to our customer demand and central to the operations. The Graduate Project Coordinator will primarily work closely with the Operations Project Manager, the Group Operations Director and Supply Chain and Operations functions. This is a dynamic role playing a key part in the end to end customer fulfilment, focusing on continuous improvement, cost, service, delivery, performance and efficiency. The Graduate Project Coordinator will need to be remain flexible and adapt to the ever changing business needs while pro-actively managing their workload.

**Main Responsibilities**
- Manage Micro-Projects within Supply Chain and the wider business
- Internal and external communication
- Supervise tasks assigned to project workers
- Keep records of all information related to project for documentation, clarification and presentation to management
- Preparation and follow-up of meetings and presentations
- General organisational tasks
- Prioritise work as directed by the Operations Project Manager
- Promote an attitude of innovation, adaptability, positivity and intrinsic team motivation with a constant focus on being customer centric
- Support the wider Supply Chain Team in contributing to the business plan with understanding of the impact of the business and Supply Chain strategy on all purchasing activities

**Experience**
- Ability to manage several tasks and initiatives simultaneously
- Effective time management skills with the ability to prioritise
- Project Management, with a knowledge of Six Sigma and DMAIC tools
- Business Studies BA (HONS) degree or in a similar area of study
- Working understanding of SAP, ERP and Supply Chain knowledge.

**Key competencies and skills**
- Continuous improvement
- Reporting skills
- Problem solving
- Cost monitoring
- Distribution understanding across complex Supply Chains
- Attention to detail
- Building relationships

**Personal Profile**
- Must be flexible and positive towards change
- Possessing the vision, drive and determination to succeed
- Able to communicate clearly and concisely to all levels of the organisation
- Willing and able to make important decisions
- Remain composed and supportive during high pressure situations
- Easily approachable and receptive of new idea’s

**In turn we offer**
- Competitive salary with annual salary reviews
- 25 days holiday per annum, increasing to 27 days after 3 years’ service and 30 days after 5 years’ service
- Extensive benefits programme including buying additional holiday, medical cash plan, access to mental health support and many other benefits
- Flexible hours and work from home available to all staff
- Great learning and development and progression opportunities - Yearly bonus structure (based on company targets)
- Training opportunities, including Six Sigma
- Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Leave
- Generous Company Sick Pay
- Pension Scheme Contribution
- Solent social events run by our inhouse Social Team
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Dress down Fridays
- Free parking on Christchurch Quay

**Salary**: £20,000.00-£25,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Additional leave
- Company events
- Cycle to work scheme
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
- Work from home

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

- Yearly bonus