Absolute Recruit
Supply Chain Assistant
Location: Manchester
Salary: Up to £30,000
Working Pattern: Full time, Hybrid Working (1 day WFH)
Absolute is partnering with a fast-growing business looking to add a Supply Chain Assistant to their expanding team.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working with data, solving problems, and collaborating with suppliers and logistics partners to ensure products move efficiently through the supply chain. You'll gain exposure to a broad range of supply chain activities, from inventory management and supplier coordination through to reporting, planning and operational improvement.
The Role
- Receipt stock accurately against purchase orders within internal systems
- Maintain inventory records and ensure stock movements align with third-party logistics providers
- Monitor inbound deliveries and liaise with suppliers, warehouses and logistics partners
- Track production schedules and update internal supply plans accordingly
- Raise purchase orders and proactively follow up with suppliers to ensure delivery expectations are met
- Investigate and resolve supplier invoice queries and discrepancies
- Maintain supplier databases and product cost information
- Produce regular stock and inventory reports, highlighting potential risks and stock shortages
- Support the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process through reporting and analysis
- Coordinate fulfilment and marketplace requirements with external partners
- Communicate stock updates and delivery timelines to stakeholders across the business
About You
- Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
- Strong Excel skills and comfortable working with data
- Naturally inquisitive with a proactive approach to problem solving
- Able to manage multiple priorities and work to deadlines
- Strong communication skills and confidence building relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Keen to learn, develop and take ownership of your work
- Previous experience within supply chain, logistics, operations, purchasing, inventory or administration would be beneficial but not essential
What's on Offer
- Opportunity to gain broad exposure across the supply chain function
- A collaborative and supportive team environment
- Clear opportunities for development and progression
- Exposure to a fast-paced, growing business
- Competitive salary and benefits package
If you're looking to build a career within supply chain and operations and want to join a business where you can learn, develop and make a genuine impact, we'd love to hear from you.
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