Business Administrator

Brenntag UK Limited; Belfast City District; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Flexible hours

Remote work options

Professional development

Job summary

Brenntag UK Limited is seeking a capable administrator to support the Dublin SAP implementation from Belfast. You will be the primary customer contact for Brenntag Dublin, coordinating orders and communicating requirements while collaborating with operations, quality and logistics teams.

In time, your role will expand to broader SAP change initiatives within the UK SAP programme. The ideal candidate will have strong relationship-building, excellent communication, and experience with SAP or ERP

Qualifications

• Business administration experience in a busy office environment.
• Exposure to SAP or other ERP systems.
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proactive problem-solving mindset and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary end-to-end customer contact, processing customer sales orders and communicating changes to requirements.
• Coordinate the fulfilment of customer orders ensuring on-time delivery with operations and logistics teams.
• Collaborate with operations, quality and transport teams to ensure documentation is accurate and timely.
• Support the transition to SAP by reviewing processes and identifying improvement opportunities.
• Build relationships across departments to ensure a seamless customer experience.

Skills

Relationship building

Communication

Negotiation

SAP experience

ERP systems

Organisational skills

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Tools

SAP

Job description

Your Role

Join us at an exciting time of transformation as Brenntag Dublin embarks on its SAP implementation journey. This Belfast-based role is key to supporting our Dublin depot during this transition, acting as a vital link between our customers and operational teams. Initially, you will be the primary customer contact for Brenntag Dublin, with the opportunity to develop your SAP knowledge and play an active role in process improvement and business transformation. As Belfast progresses towards SAP implementation as part of the wider UK SAP programme, your involvement and expertise will continue to grow, offering exposure to system change and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary end-to-end customer contact, processing customer sales orders, issuing order acknowledgements and proactively communicating any changes to customer requirements.
• Coordinate the successful fulfilment of customer orders, ensuring delivery on time and in full by working closely with operations, stock control and customs teams.
• Collaborate with operations, quality and transport teams to ensure all documentation is accurate, compliant and issued in a timely manner while supporting efficient logistics planning.
• Support the transition to SAP by reviewing current business processes, identifying opportunities for improvement and contributing to more efficient operational planning and customer service processes.
• Build strong working relationships across multiple departments to ensure a seamless customer experience and successful business operations.

Your Profile

• Strong relationship-building, communication and negotiation skills.
• Business administration experience within a busy office environment, ideally with exposure to SAP or other ERP systems.
• Highly organised, reliable and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.
• Ability to work collaboratively across teams and adapt positively within a changing business environment.

Our Offer

• Competitive and fair salary
• Comprehensive health insurance
• Retirement savings plan
• Flexible working hours and remote work options
• Professional development opportunities, including exposure to SAP implementation and business transformation projects

Brenntag provides equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees of all backgrounds and identities to create a workplace where difference is valued because it forms a resilient and more innovative organization.

We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, race, religion or belief, parental and family status, or any other protected characteristic.

We welcome applications from women, men and non-binary candidates of all ethnicities and socio-economic backgrounds.

Brenntag TA Team

Brenntag is the leading global distributor of chemicals and ingredients, committed to connecting customers and suppliers within networks. We add value for our customers and partners every step of the way: through our product knowledge, innovation, and sustainable solutions, combined with our passion for service excellence and commitment to safety.

Headquartered in Essen, Germany, and with more than 17,500 experts at about 600 locations in 72 countries, our two global divisions, Brenntag Essentials and Brenntag Specialties, offer a full range of industrial and specialty chemicals and ingredients. Therefore, our clients and partners can count on us for global reach combined with local agility and execution.

As an employer, we embrace diversity and foster a sense of community and collaboration in an environment where employees are encouraged to share ideas and work together. We engage our employees in the company’s mission for collective success, by building long-term stability and safety through trust and clarity across the organization.

We believe in empowering our employees to reach their full potential and shape the future. For more information, please visit www.brenntag.com