Supply Chain Admin/Analyst

Tagged Resources Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading apparel supplier in the UK is looking for a Supply Chain Admin/Analyst to deliver strong administrative support. This role requires strong Excel and analytical skills, ideal for a graduate or someone with similar experience. Responsibilities include managing shipping schedules, liaising with factories, and ensuring compliance with UK regulations. This is a full-time position based in Birmingham.

Qualifications

• Graduate with strong Excel and analytical skills preferred.
• Previous experience liaising with customers is ideal.

Responsibilities

• Quickly identify and resolve shipment or production delays.
• Liaise with overseas factories to manage production schedules.
• Plan sea and air freight bookings with forwarders.
• Develop and maintain rolling shipment schedules.
• Maintain regular communication with key stakeholders.

Skills

Strong Excel and analytical skills

Previous experience in a similar role

Excellent communication skills

Ability to manage a busy workload

Excellent IT skills

Tools

ERP systems (SAP Business One)

Job description

The Company

An exciting opportunity for a Supply Chain Admin/ Analyst to join a leading apparel supplier in the UK - would suit graduate with strong Excel and analytical skills or person with similar experience.

This role is centred around delivering strong administrative support you will be required to have strong excel and strong numerical skills. Graduates welcome

The Role

• Exception & Delay Resolution: Quickly identify and resolve shipment or production delays to maintain supply chain efficiency.
• Liaise with overseas factories to manage production schedules and shipping timelines.
• Plan sea and air freight bookings with forwarders to ensure smooth transport of goods to the UK.
• Develop and maintain rolling shipment schedules aligned with UK demand forecasts and inventory targets.
• Optimise container fill and coordinate loading schedules to ensure cost-effective shipments.
• Create and maintain documentation for customs clearance and ensure compliance with UK import regulations.
• Review and monitor purchase orders, tracking shipments from production through to final delivery.
• Collaborate with third-party logistics providers and warehouses to book deliveries across the UK and Northern Ireland.
• Schedule timed deliveries to align with warehouse receiving slots or customer needs.
• Prepare and track necessary import/export documentation including commercial invoices, packing lists, and commodity codes.
• Manage stock levels across multi-site warehouses using ERP systems (SAP Business one & GS).
• Create and adjust min/max levels across over 1000 SKUs based on demand forecasts and sales history.
• Work in close partnership with, Warehousing, Sales, Production and external partners (factories, freight forwarders, customs agents).
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve delays, damages, or discrepancies during the shipping process.
• Maintain regular communication with key stakeholders regarding order status, risks, and updates.
• Analyse data trends to ensure the right stock is in the right place at the right time.
• Achievement of key KPI s such as on time delivery rate, container utilisation rate, inventory turnover rate and freight cost per unit rate.

Skills Required

• Strong Excel and analytical skills
• Previous experience in a similar role is ideal.
• Previous experience liaising with and building relationships with customers.
• Excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Ability to manage a busy workload with targeted deadlines
• Excellent IT skills

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Please be aware the duties listed above are an interpretation of the role and do not form any part of your employment contract. Please ask the interviewer any questions about the role that you wish to clarify.

Tagged Resources Limited acts as an employment agency. We have 25 years of Recruitment and Industry experience, working with Retail and Supply Chain markets and have various positions available. If this vacancy does not suit your experience and you are looking for a suitable role, please look at our website or follow us on social networking sites. All are updated daily.