Supply Chain Assistant

Jackie Kerr Recruitment Ltd; Bedlington; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Supply Chain Assistant for a forward-thinking manufacturing company in Bedlington, UK. The ideal candidate will provide essential administrative support within the Supply Chain Department, utilize SAP, and demonstrate excellent communication skills. Benefits include flexible working hours, health programs, and 25 days annual leave. This role is perfect for someone eager to advance their career in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays

Health Shield – Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to work scheme

Option to buy shares annually

Free parking

Qualifications

• Experience in an Administration role.
• Self-motivated and hardworking.
• Ability to work well as part of a team and independently.

Responsibilities

• Manage open orderbook and supplier performance.
• Chase order acknowledgments and report issues to Buyers.
• Coordinate with Suppliers on late deliveries.
• Monitor and resolve issues to avoid line stops.
• Administer NDAs and convert requisitions into Purchase Orders.
• Assist Buyers with vendor forms and invoice queries.

Skills

Administration experience

Excellent IT skills

SAP experience

Good communication skills

Teamwork

Education

GCSE or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Job description

We at Jackie Kerr Recruitment are excited to be recruiting a Supply Chain Assistant for our client, a forward-thinking manufacturing company! The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, hardworking and looking to progress their career.

Supply Chain Assistant Key Details

Undertake a broad range of administration duties within the Supply Chain Department, supporting the Buyers expediting, administering purchase orders for Raw Materials and Purchase Requisitions. Undertake a variety of tasks principally using SAP to improve the level of service to internal and external customers.

Supply Chain Assistant Responsibilities

• Open orderbook management, Vendigital OTTP, Supplier Performance and Qpulse. As well as running appropriate reports to support. Work with purchasing team to agree and action appropriate activities
• Responsible for chasing Order Acknowledgments from Suppliers and reporting any issues to the relevant Buyer, including basic validation, promise date, price, description, quantity, and Inco terms
• Chase all late deliveries with Suppliers, coordinating with Expeditor, request tracking details and proof of delivery
• Monitor, report, and support in resolving issues to avoid line stops, or late deliveries once our client have made commitments to customers, you are a part of the solution whilst escalating any potential line stop issues to the relevant Buyer and Supply Chain Manager
• Manage NDAs for required suppliers
• As required, responsible for converting requisitions for non-stock items and services in a timely manner which are not SAP generated into Purchase Orders, then chasing order Acknowledgements. Publish a weekly requisition status report to the relevant Departments
• Support Buyers raising new vendor forms investigate invoice queries and any other administrative duties deemed reasonable to support the department function

Supply Chain Assistant Ideal Candidate

• Worked in an Administration role
• Excellent IT skills
• SAP experience would be a great advantage
• Educated to GCSE level or equivalent
• Demonstrate professional behaviours
• Good communication skills
• Be able to work well as part of a team and on own initiative

Supply Chain Assistant Working Hours and Benefits

• Monday – Thursday: 08:00– 16:30, Friday: 08:00– 13:00
• Flexible working hours
• 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays, plus a “special day” equivalent to one day per year
• Health Shield – Employee Assistance Programme – including reclaim of dental costs, opticians, physio etc
• Cycle to work scheme
• Option to buy shares annually
• Flexi time
• Free parking