Supply Chain Administrator

Supply Chain & Planning Administrator

Location:

Droitwich
Salary:
Circa £30,000
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

We are recruiting for a Supply Chain & Planning Administrator to join a growing manufacturing business. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with experience in purchasing, production planning, MRP/ERP systems, or supply chain coordination to play a key role in ensuring materials, schedules and suppliers align efficiently.

You will take ownership of procurement activities, production scheduling (via ERP/MRP systems), supplier management, and stock flow, helping drive cost efficiencies while ensuring on-time delivery to customers.

This is a highly visible role where you'll work closely with Operations, Stores, Quality, and external suppliers, making it ideal for someone who enjoys both hands-on coordination and process improvement.

• Manage and administer the purchasing function, ensuring materials, components and consumables are ordered in line with MRP requirements
• Maintain and optimise the production schedule within ERP (Epicor or similar) to meet operational and customer delivery needs
• Coordinate subcontracted manufacturing processes, from purchase through to receipt and stock integration
• Monitor and chase purchase orders, ensuring on-time delivery and proactive communication of delays
• Develop and manage supplier relationships, including onboarding, performance management and negotiations
• Drive cost reduction initiatives and track/report savings
• Maintain supplier scorecards and performance metrics
• Administer RFQ processes to support sourcing and cost optimisation
• Manage vendor returns and discrepancies efficiently
• Maintain accurate supplier data, pricing, and compliance records (RoHS, UoM, standard costing)
• Support inventory accuracy, resolving stock discrepancies and related issues
• Collaborate with Stores and Operations to ensure smooth material flow into production
• Continuously improve planning, scheduling and procurement processes

We're keen to speak with candidates who have experience in roles such as:
Supply Chain Coordinator, Procurement Administrator, Production Planner, Materials Planner, Purchasing Assistant, or Supply Chain Analyst

• Experience in supply chain, purchasing, or production planning within a manufacturing environment
• Strong working knowledge of MRP/ERP systems (Epicor, SAP, Oracle, or similar)
• Excellent organisation and attention to detail
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Word
• Ability to work independently and prioritise in a fast-paced environment

• Experience with automated ordering systems (ROL/ROQ)
• Previous exposure to supplier negotiations and cost reduction initiatives
• Experience managing subcontract manufacturing or outsourced processes