Apprentice Supply Chain & Operations Administrator

Apprentice Supply Chain & Operations Administrator SURFACHEM LIMITED Sales, marketing and procurement

Provide administrative support across purchasing, warehouse and production operations, ensuring accurate D365 transactions, stock integrity and efficient operational processes.

As our Supply Chain & Operations Administrator, you'll provide essential administrative support across purchasing, warehouse and production, helping to ensure materials, stock and operational processes run efficiently and accurately.

• Create, maintain and expedite purchase orders using D365
• Liaise with suppliers, transport providers and internal teams to ensure materials are received on time
• Coordinate Goods In bookings and process warehouse documentation, including Certificates of Analysis
• Process stock receipts, transfers, production transactions, repacks and authorised stock adjustments
• Support production administration by ensuring manufacturing documentation and transactions are completed accurately
• Carry out routine stock reconciliations, investigate inventory variances and assist with cycle counts and annual stocktakes
• Maintain accurate master data and stock records to ensure system integrity
• Produce operational reports, inventory information and KPI data to support business decisions
• Provide day-to-day administrative support across the Purchasing, Warehouse and Supply Chain teams, including cover during periods of absence
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance operational efficiency and data accuracy
• Ensure compliance with company policies, HSQE standards and operational procedures
• Strong administrative experience within a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel
• Experience using D365 or a comparable ERP system
• Excellent written and verbal communication skillss
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise a varied workload and meet deadlines
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Strong numeracy and data processing skills

Nice to have

• Experience within a purchasing, supply chain or procurement environment
• Knowledge of stock control, inventory management and warehouse processes
• Experience supporting production or operational administration

Company Benefits :

Flexible working hours

Pension

Complementary refreshments

About the employer

SURFACHEM LIMITED

About
Delivering chemistry for a better life. Leading industry trends in chemical ingredients distribution.

Since our creation in 1981, Surfachem,a 2M Group Company, has developed into a leading distributor of surfactants and speciality chemicals.

Across a range of market sectors, we supply a broad range of speciality ingredients for industry leading manufacturers including Shell, Stepan, Lubrizol, Evonik, Solvay and Jungbunzlauer.

Our approach is to act as a synergistic link between our suppliers and customers to deliver chemistry for a better life.