Packaging & Compliance Co-Ordinator

Requisition Number

124656BR

Packaging and Compliance Coordinator

Reports to: Packaging and Compliance Manager

Location: Islip

As part of our continued commitment to deliver “Amazing Fashion and Amazing Prices” the smooth and efficient flow of goods through our supply chain is essential. Primark require a Packaging and Compliance Coordinator to support with all aspects of transit packaging and Supplier compliance to our packaging and delivery requirements.

The successful candidate will develop a detailed end-to-end understanding of product movement through our Supply Chain, engaging with stakeholders all the way from factory to shop floor. In particular they will have regular collaboration with Suppliers, Freight Managers, Depots, Buying & Merchandising, Quality, Sourcing, Environmental, Procurement and key colleagues in the Supply Chain team.

They will have an in-depth understanding of transit packaging and support not only with improving efficiencies to minimise end-to-end cost and maximise speed, but also support workstreams focussing on packaging material sustainability, as part of the Primark Cares initiatives.

What You’ll Do:

Management of general enquiries from suppliers relating to packaging and packaging/delivery compliance

Proactive investigation of non-conformance reports raised by origin CFS, Primark depots and Head Office, relating to packaging quality or source of packaging.

Analysis of data and proactive actions including creation of scorecards/dashboards, contacting and meeting Suppliers (or Freight Managers) who are causing the issues. Ongoing training of depot inbound/compliance colleagues, and regular feedback to the depots on relevant packaging and compliance developments via a newsletter/noticeboard

Developing and updating guidelines on packaging and delivery standards best practice, with key focus on efficiency and sustainability

Managing periodic updates to the Supply Chain Handbook for Suppliers, working cross-functionally within Supply Chain to gather and compile updates into a central document and arrange for it to be issued to the Supply base.

Barcode Project Support to suppliers and labelling vendors, and building robust system knowledgeWhat You’ll Bring

Here at Primark, we want everyone to feel valued – so please bring your authentic self to work, of course with some other key experience and abilities for this role in particular:

Experience in retail supply chain, particularly a packaging, technical/quality or logistics role

Ideally experience with garments, with an understanding of different fabrications, and packing methods to achieve best presentation in store

Ability to use own initiative

Excellent all-round problem solving & influencing skills

A flexible approach to work and be capable of handling multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Experience and confidence to present and deliver training to large groups of people

Ability to identify and challenge Suppliers when they are not adhering to set standards

Able to manage conflict with strong resilience and good negotiating and influencing skills

Ready? Good - because we can’t wait to see what you can offer. You’ll be joining a team of diverse, passionate, and talented individuals where you’ll truly belong, collaborating on projects that will shape the future of our industry. If you’re excited about this role but don’t meet all the criteria, we encourage you to apply. You may be the right candidate for this role or another one, and our recruitment team Can determine where your skills may fit in at Primark.

Apply to be part of our future and we’ll help you develop yours.

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Job ID: 124656BR

Function

Supply Chain & Warehousing

Job Type

Employee - Permanent

Job Profile

Supply Chain Freight Coordinator

Time Type

Full-Time