Supply Chain Administrator

Confidential; Eastleigh; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Job summary

Confidential in Eastleigh is seeking a proactive Supply Chain Administrator to support the operations team. The role offers hybrid working: 3 days in the office and 2 days from home, with a salary of £27,000–£28,000 plus bonus.

The ideal candidate will help manage supplier deliveries, reduce backlog, and keep customers informed while developing in a busy commercial environment. Recent graduates and professionals with experience in purchasing, planning or customer service are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Experience in supply chain, purchasing, planning, or customer service preferred.
• Recent graduates with strong organisational and analytical skills encouraged to apply.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and strong MS Office skills required.
• Experience with ERP, MRP or inventory management systems is advantageous.
• Ability to identify problems quickly and take ownership of solutions.

Responsibilities

• Expedite supplier deliveries and minimise overdue backlog.
• Build relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Challenge suppliers to improve delivery performance.
• Investigate and resolve invoice queries, shortages and order issues.
• Keep business systems updated with accurate order information.
• Run backlog reports and monitor progress against priorities.
• Attend regular meetings to review critical orders and escalations.
• Deliver prompt, professional communication to customers and colleagues.

Skills

Supply chain

Purchasing

Planning

Customer service

Administration

Organisational skills

Analytical skills

Advanced Excel

MS Office

ERP systems

Inventory management

Problem solving

Education

Recent graduates

Tools

ERP

MRP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Supply Chain Administrator - Eastleigh - 27,000- 28,000 + bonus - Hybrid role working 3 days a week in the office and 2 days from home

Are you looking to kick-start your career in supply chain and operations? Or perhaps you already have experience in purchasing, planning or customer service and are ready for your next challenge?

We're looking for a highly organised, proactive and driven individual to join a busy operations team, helping to manage supplier deliveries, reduce backlog and keep customers informed. This role would suit an ambitious graduate looking for a commercial career, as well as experienced professionals who thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Expedite supplier deliveries and minimise overdue backlog.
• Build strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Challenge suppliers professionally to improve delivery performance.
• Investigate and resolve invoice queries, shortages and order issues.
• Keep business systems updated with accurate order information.
• Run backlog reports and monitor progress against key priorities.
• Attend regular meetings to review critical orders and escalations.
• Deliver prompt, professional communication to customers and colleagues.

Skills & Experience

• Previous experience in supply chain, purchasing, planning, customer service or administration would be beneficial.
• Recent graduates with strong organisational and analytical skills are encouraged to apply.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and good Microsoft Office skills.
• Experience with ERP, MRP or inventory management systems is advantageous.
• Ability to identify problems quickly and take ownership of finding solutions.

Please be aware this advert will remain open until the vacancy has been filled. Interviews will take place throughout this period, therefore we encourage you to apply early to avoid disappointment.

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