Supply Chain Administrator

i2i Recruitment Consultancy; Cheltenham; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment consultancy based in Cheltenham is looking for an Administrative Support Specialist for a temporary 3-4 month contract with potential extension. The ideal candidate will possess strong Excel skills, attention to detail, and thrive in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include providing administrative support to the team, managing deadlines, and communicating with customers. This role offers flexible hybrid working arrangements after training.

Benefits

Hands-on training and development opportunities

Collaborative and supportive team environment

Hybrid working: 2-3 days from home after training

Qualifications

• Previous administrative or supply chain experience preferred.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day administrative support to the Supply Chain Expeditor.
• Update and maintain KPI spreadsheets and manage deadlines.
• Communicate updates to customers and liaise with supply teams.

Skills

Strong Excel skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Job description

Overview

We’re seeking an organised, detail-oriented Administrative Support Specialist for a 3–4 month temporary contract with potential extension.

If you have strong Excel skills, excellent attention to detail, and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, we’d love to hear from you.

What you’ll be doing

• Provide day-to-day administrative support to the Supply Chain Expeditor and wider team
• Review and manage the Progress Queue daily, ensuring urgent and general tasks are actioned within deadlines
• Update and review the KPI spreadsheet weekly, analysing performance and identifying improvement opportunities
• Communicate overdue order updates to customers via phone and email with clear, concise details
• Liaise with UK Supply & Planning teams to obtain up-to-date product information and confirm delivery dates
• Expedite overdue orders and proactively manage the future fails list to prevent delays
• Support with supplier purchase order tracking, quotations, and lead-time requests
• Cover the Expeditor role when required, ensuring operational continuity
• Assist the Operational Support Executive and other team members with supplier queries and ad-hoc tasks
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to ensure smooth operations

What we’re looking for

• Strong Excel skills and is confident handling data
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Thrives in a fast-paced, busy environment
• Can manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively
• Communicates clearly and professionally across departments and with customers
• Has previous administrative or supply chain experience (preferred but not essential)

What you’ll get

• Contract: 3–4 months with the potential to extend
• Hybrid working: 2–3 days from home after training
• A collaborative and supportive team environment
• Hands-on training and development opportunities

Don’t miss this opportunity to join a fantastic team! To APPLY NOW, please send your CV to Richard at i2i Recruitment today.

Our mission of 'Making Recruitment Personal’ also means making recruitment fair. We are committed to reviewing every application with a focus on diversity and inclusion.

We strive to personally connect with each applicant, but due to the number of applications we receive, this is not always possible. We will still aim to update you on your application, regardless of whether it’s successful.

For immediate consideration

send your CV to Richard at i2i Recruitment today…