Supply Chain Assistant
Location: Wood Gate Business Park, Birmingham, B32 3DE
Salary: £26,500 - £28,000 per annum
Hours: Mon-Thu 08:00-17:00 | Fri 08:00-14:00 (Early finish!) Pattern: Office-based, 5 days per week
Maypole Ltd is the UK and Ireland's leading towing and touring company. Since 1969, we've been the go-to supplier for the Automotive, Trailer, and Leisure trades. We are a growing business that prides itself on internal development.
The Role
Working closely with the Supply Manager, you will be the engine room of our procurement process. You'll handle the administrative heavy lifting to ensure a continuous supply of goods from our UK suppliers. This isn't just data entry; you'll be interpreting trends, forecasting demand, and managing the lifecycle of an order from placement to delivery.
Key Responsibilities
...- Data Analysis & Forecasting: Use trends and lead times to calculate stock requirements and ensure we never miss a beat.
- Order Management: Raise and process purchase orders via our ERP system and track them through to receipt.
- Supplier Liaison: Be the point of contact for UK suppliers-resolving price discrepancies, confirming delivery dates, and coordinating collections.
- Reporting: Produce weekly reports for our Sales Agents and keep arrival dates updated for accurate budget and stock tracking.
- Record Keeping: Maintain meticulous supply chain records and assist the Supply Manager with ad-hoc projects.
Who You Are
We are looking for someone who finds "the devil in the details" and enjoys the puzzle of logistics. You should be:
- Numerically Confident: You're comfortable with spreadsheets and can spot a trend in a pile of data.
- Highly Organised: You can juggle multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment without dropping the ball.
- A Strong Communicator: You can build professional relationships with suppliers and keep internal teams informed.
- Committed: You're looking for a long-term role where you can grow alongside a stable, reputable company.
Requirements
- Proven experience in a strong administrative role (Supply Chain experience is a major plus).
- High level of attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to work efficiently within an office-based team.
- Reliable, consistent, and self-motivated.
Why Join Us? > Aside from a competitive salary and a 2:00 pm finish every Friday, you'll be joining a company that actually invests in its people. If you want a role where your hard work is noticed and rewarded with progression, Maypole is the place for you.
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