Operations Assistant - Supply Chain & Procurement

Get Inside the Engine Room of an International Business. Some Operations Assistant roles keep you firmly in the admin lane. This one gives you a view across the whole operation. Join Södra Wood , where you'll support the teams responsible for keeping products, suppliers, data and operational processes moving across our GB and Ireland business. From raising purchase orders and assisting with supplier interactions to working with ERP systems, analysing operational data and helping introduce better digital processes, you'll gain hands-on exposure to how an international operation really works.

If you're organised, analytical and naturally curious about how businesses run - and you want a role where you can learn, contribute and take on increasing responsibility - we'd love to hear from you.

Please note:

Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

The Role at a Glance Operations Assistant Cirencester Office Park | Hybrid Working - 3 Days Office / 2 Days Home £27,000 - £30,000  Excellent Benefits Permanent | Full Time Occasional Travel: GB, Ireland, Sweden & Finland Reporting to:
Operations Manager Your Background /

Skills:

Operations, Supply Chain, Procurement, ERP Systems, Purchase Orders, Data Analysis, Supplier Management, Compliance, Process Improvement, Organisation, Problem Solving The Opportunity As Operations Assistant, your primary focus will be supporting our Inbound Operations team, while also providing support across Outbound and Compliance when required. It's a varied role. One day you could be raising purchase orders and liaising with suppliers; another you'll be analysing operational data, correcting product information or supporting compliance activity.

You'll also get involved in identifying and implementing new digital processes as the business continues to evolve. To do that successfully, you'll develop a detailed understanding of our ERP and Quality Management Systems (QMS) and how they connect with our wider operational processes. Over time, you'll gain a broad understanding of the operational tasks, systems and challenges involved in keeping our GB and Ireland business running effectively.

About You You don't necessarily need to arrive knowing everything about timber or our operation - full training will be provided. What we're looking for is someone with strong organisational and analytical ability who enjoys understanding how things work and takes pride in getting the details right. You'll be comfortable working with systems and data, communicating with different people and adapting when priorities change.

You'll likely bring:
• Some previous experience working with ERP systems.
• Strong analytical skills and confidence working with operational information and data.
• Excellent organisation and attention to detail.
• Good problem-solving skills and the determination to see issues through to resolution.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• The ability to adapt when circumstances or priorities change.
• A proactive approach to identifying where processes could work better.
• The confidence to work with colleagues, suppliers and other external stakeholders.
• An interest in developing a broader understanding of supply chain and business operations. Who You'll Work With You'll become part of a wider operational network and regularly interact with colleagues and partners including:
• Operations leadership and Operations Executives.
• GB & Ireland Sales teams.
• GB & Ireland Finance team.
• Suppliers.
• Hauliers and terminals.
• External permitting and certification bodies. There may also be opportunities for occasional travel across Great Britain, Ireland, Sweden and…