Supply Chain Assistant

Jackie Kerr Recruitment; North East; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking manufacturing company in Northumberland is seeking a Supply Chain Assistant to handle a range of administrative duties within the Supply Chain Department. The ideal candidate should possess excellent IT skills, have experience in administration, and ideally have familiarity with SAP. This role involves managing orders, supplier performance, and supporting buyers in various tasks. The company offers competitive salary, benefits and the chance to work in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays

Health Shield Employee Assistance Program

Flexible working hours

Cycle to work scheme

Free parking

Qualifications

• Experience in an Administration role is a must.
• SAP experience would be a great advantage.
• Demonstrating professional behavior is important.

Responsibilities

• Manage open orderbook and supplier performance.
• Chase order acknowledgments and report issues.
• Coordinate with suppliers regarding late deliveries.
• Publish weekly requisition status reports for relevant departments.

Skills

Administration

Excellent IT skills

Good communication skills

Teamwork

Education

GCSE or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Job description

Supply Chain Assistant

Bedlington, Northumberland

Competitive Salary + Benefits + Early Finish Fridays!

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.

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.

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

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

Working Hours & Benefits

• Monday Thursday: 08 30, Friday: 08 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