Supply Chain Assistant

Anderson Scott Solutions Ltd; Cannock; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Anderson Scott Solutions Ltd in Cannock is seeking a Supply Chain Assistant to join their team. The role focuses on inventory administration, purchasing support, SAP data and reporting, and requires strong Excel skills.

Working closely with the Supply Chain Manager, you will handle purchase orders, data entry, supplier communications and routine reporting while maintaining accurate stock records.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an administrative, supply chain, purchasing, procurement or inventory environment
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Confidence using SAP or other business systems
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Proactive and collaborative approach to supporting colleagues and improving processes

Responsibilities

• Supporting inventory administration, including order confirmations, purchase order updates and POD chasing
• Maintaining accurate stock and item master data within SAP
• Completing data entry and supporting regular reporting
• Providing administrative support to the procurement function
• Liaising with suppliers and supporting routine supplier communications
• Assisting with purchase order and procurement-related administration
• Supporting the wider Supply Chain team with day-to-day activities
• Helping to identify and implement improvements to processes and ways of working
• Taking responsibility for ad-hoc projects and tasks as required

Skills

Excel proficiency

SAP experience

Inventory management

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Effective communication

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Supply Chain Assistant

Cannock

GBP28,000-GBP30,000

We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established business for a Supply Chain Assistant to join their team in Cannock.

This is a varied administrative role supporting the day-to-day operation of the Supply Chain function, with a particular focus on inventory administration, purchasing support, SAP data and reporting.

The role would suit someone who is highly organised, detail-focused and confident working with Excel and business systems.

Working closely with the Supply Chain Manager, you will provide accurate and timely administrative support across a range of supply chain and inventory activities.

Key responsibilities:

• Supporting inventory administration, including order confirmations, purchase order updates and POD chasing
• Maintaining accurate stock and item master data within SAP
• Completing data entry and supporting regular reporting
• Providing administrative support to the procurement function
• Liaising with suppliers and supporting routine supplier communications
• Assisting with purchase order and procurement-related administration
• Supporting the wider Supply Chain team with day-to-day activities
• Helping to identify and implement improvements to processes and ways of working
• Taking responsibility for ad-hoc projects and tasks as required

Key Skills and Experience:

• Previous experience in an administrative, supply chain, purchasing, procurement or inventory environment
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Confidence using SAP or other business systems
• The ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• A proactive and collaborative approach to supporting colleagues and improving processes

If you are an organised and detail-focused individual looking to develop your career within Supply Chain, Procurement or Inventory, we would be keen to hear from you.