Supply Chain Assistant

remote work; United States; Remote; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

UK-based employer is hiring a Supply Chain Assistant to support the team with purchase orders, supplier follow-up, and maintaining delivery schedules. The role is fully remote from South Africa and aligns with UK business hours.

You will handle order administration, tracking, and data accuracy while coordinating with suppliers to resolve delays and invoicing queries. Prioritize organised, detail-oriented work in a high-volume environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in purchasing, supply chain or order administration.
• Comfortable with Excel or Google Sheets for tracking and reporting.
• Good communication via email and phone to chase suppliers and confirm orders.
• Organised approach to a high volume of open orders and accurate record-keeping.

Responsibilities

• Raise and track purchase orders through to delivery.
• Chase suppliers on order confirmations and delivery dates.
• Maintain supplier records, pricing and lead time data.
• Support demand and stock planning with clean reporting.
• Resolve delivery shortages and invoice queries with suppliers.
• Keep supply chain documentation organised and traceable.

Skills

Purchasing experience

Excel/Sheets

Attention to detail

Organised

Communication skills

Tools

ERP exposure (SAP/NetSuite/Sage)

Job description

About the role

The company is hiring a Supply Chain Assistant for a UK-based employer and the role is fully remote from South Africa. You will support the supply chain team by raising purchase orders, chasing suppliers, and keeping delivery schedules and records accurate.

What you'll do

• Raise and track purchase orders through to delivery
• Chase suppliers on order confirmations and delivery dates
• Maintain supplier records, pricing and lead time data
• Support demand and stock planning with clean reporting
• Resolve delivery shortages and invoice queries with suppliers
• Keep supply chain documentation organised and traceable

What they're looking for

• Experience in purchasing, supply chain or order administration
• Confident in Excel or Google Sheets for tracking and reporting
• Comfortable chasing suppliers by email and phone
• Strong attention to detail on quantities, prices and dates
• Organised approach to a high volume of open orders
• Nice to have: exposure to ERP systems such as SAP, NetSuite or Sage

For applicants in Nigeria

• The listing specifies remote work from South Africa with UK business hours; it does not state Nigeria-specific eligibility. Confirm timezone expectations before interviewing.
• Remote role is described as 100% remote with UK hours; no explicit visa or work-authorization notes for Nigeria. Confirm before applying.
• Pay currency: not stated in the listing. The listing does not specify salary currency; confirm during application.