Job Description
Junior Supply Planner / Supply Chain Administrator
Location: Birmingham (B62)Salary: £26,500 – £28,000 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