Supply Chain Assistant

Overview Supply Chain Assistant — Location: Birmingham (B62); Salary: GBP26,500 - GBP28,000 per annum (DOE); Hours: Mon-Thu 08:00-17:00 Fri 08:00-14:00 (early finish!); Contract: Full-time, Permanent About the Business Join a large multinational manufacturing business with decades of success supplying products across the UK and Ireland. Known for innovation, reliability, and internal progression, this organisation offers a stable career path within a supportive and growing team. The Role As a Supply Chain Assistant, you will work closely with the Supply Manager and play a key role in ensuring the smooth flow of goods from UK suppliers.

This is a fast-paced, detail-focused position where no two days look the same. You won\'t just be ordering stock - you\'ll be analysing trends, predicting demand, and keeping operations running like clockwork. Key Responsibilities Forecasting & Stock Planning: Analyse data, trends, lead times, and demand to calculate accurate stock requirements.

Order Processing: Raise purchase orders via the ERP system, manage acknowledgements, and track progress through to goods receipt. Supplier Coordination: Liaise with UK suppliers to resolve price queries, confirm delivery dates, and coordinate shipments and collections. Data Management: Maintain arrival dates, ensure ERP accuracy, and update key supply chain information.

Reporting: Produce weekly reports for internal teams and sales agents. General Support: Assist the Supply Manager with administrative tasks and ad-hoc projects. Who We're Looking For You\'ll thrive in this role if you enjoy structure, accuracy, and working at pace.

Ideally, you are: A strong administrator with exceptional attention to detail Confident with numbers and comfortable interpreting data and trends Highly organised, proactive, and able to prioritise effectively An excellent communicator who builds strong working relationships Self-motivated and reliable, with a desire to grow in a supply chain environment Requirements Previous administrative experience (supply chain or procurement exposure is a bonus) Strong IT and ERP skills Ability to work efficiently in a busy office environment #J-18808-Ljbffr