Supply Chain Admin

Osborne Appointments; Norton; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

International suppliers and customers

Family-run business environment

Training and development opportunities

Cross-functional exposure

Job summary

Osborne Appointments is recruiting for a Supply Chain Administrator on behalf of a British manufacturing client based in Letchworth. The role covers procurement, purchasing, logistics and supply chain activities in a busy environment.

The successful candidate will maintain orders, liaise with suppliers, book couriers, monitor stock and provide accurate data to support manufacturing. Strong Excel/ERP experience is preferred; full-time, Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• Previous experience within purchasing, procurement, supply chain, logistics or order administration.
• Experience with purchase orders, supplier communication and lead times.
• Previous experience booking or coordinating couriers, collections or deliveries.
• Strong administration skills with excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Confident using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and comfortable learning new systems.
• Experience using Sage or another business operating/ERP system would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate purchase orders, sales orders and supply chain records.
• Monitor purchase orders, supplier lead times, ready dates and expected delivery dates.
• Liaise with suppliers to obtain updates, chase outstanding orders and resolve any issues.
• Support procurement activities, including raising and updating purchase orders.
• Check supplier paperwork against purchase orders and resolve any discrepancies.
• Monitor stock levels against customer orders to help ensure products are available when required.
• Arrange and book courier collections and coordinate deliveries with couriers and freight forwarders.
• Prepare and maintain logistics, import and customs documentation.

Skills

Purchasing

Procurement

Supply chain

Logistics

Order administration

Microsoft Excel

Tools

Excel

Sage

ERP systems

Job description

Role: Supply Chain Administrator

Location: Letchworth SG6

Hours: Full time, Monday to Friday

Salary:£27,000-£28,000

An excellent opportunity has now arisen for a Supply Chain Administrator to join our client's successful and growing team.

Who are they?

Our client is a successful and established British manufacturing business, producing high-quality architectural products for customers across the UK and internationally. This is a family-run business with a strong reputation for quality, innovation and customer service, offering a supportive environment where motivated individuals can develop and build a long-term career.

Benefits

• Join a successful and growing family-run manufacturing business


• Opportunity to develop a long-term career within Supply Chain and Logistics


• Supportive working environment with training and development opportunities


• Varied role covering procurement, purchasing, logistics and supply chain activities


• Opportunity to work with international suppliers and customers

Duties of a Supply Chain Administrator

• Maintain accurate purchase orders, sales orders and supply chain records


• Monitor purchase orders, supplier lead times, ready dates and expected delivery dates


• Liaise with suppliers to obtain updates, chase outstanding orders and resolve any issues


• Support procurement activities, including raising and updating purchase orders


• Check supplier paperwork against purchase orders and resolve any discrepancies


• Monitor stock levels against customer orders to help ensure products are available when required


• Arrange and book courier collections and coordinate deliveries with couriers and freight forwarders


• Ensure correct purchase order, shipment and delivery references are provided to couriers and suppliers


• Prepare and maintain logistics, import and customs documentation


• Keep internal systems and relevant departments updated with supplier, purchasing and delivery information


• Maintain daily reports and provide accurate information to support manufacturing and purchasing requirements


• Work closely with suppliers, manufacturing, logistics and other internal departments to ensure orders progress smoothly


• Proactively identify and resolve supply chain or delivery issues before they impact customer orders


• Provide clear and professional communication to suppliers and other stakeholders

What we would like from you

• Previous experience within purchasing, procurement, supply chain, logistics or order administration


• Experience with purchase orders, supplier communication and lead times


• Previous experience booking or coordinating couriers, collections or deliveries


• Strong administration skills with excellent attention to detail and accuracy


• Confident using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and comfortable learning new systems


• Experience using Sage or another business operating/ERP system would be advantageous


• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks


• Clear and professional communication skills


• Proactive and motivated approach with a willingness to take ownership and solve problems


• Reliable, committed and keen to learn and develop within the business


• A positive, friendly attitude and the ability to work well as part of a close-knit team