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

Jackie Kerr Recruitment is an independent agency that has been established for 28 years.

We strive to provide the ultimate consultancy service to all our candidates. Whether you are looking for permanent or temporary work we pride ourselves in understanding our candidate’s requirements to ensure that we place you in your ideal role.

We have recently heavily invested in new Recruitment Software that provides an online portal. Simply visit jackiekerrrecruitment. com to enter your details and you will receive job alerts, hot off the press.

The portal enables you to update your information and CV at any time, so we always have your latest employment details on record.

So please visit our website and let us help you to find your dream job!

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