Supply Chain Assistant
Job Description & Overview
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Supply Chain Assistant</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Cannock</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">£28,000–£30,000</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established business for a Supply Chain Assistant to join their team in Cannock.</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">This is a varied administrative role supporting the day-to-day operation of the Supply Chain function, with a particular focus on inventory administration, purchasing support, SAP data and reporting.</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">The role would suit someone who is highly organised, detail-focused and confident working with Excel and business systems.</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Working closely with the Supply Chain Manager, you will provide accurate and timely administrative support across a range of supply chain and inventory activities.</p>
<h5 class="fw-bold text-success mt-4 mb-3">Key responsibilities</h5>
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<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Supporting inventory administration, including order confirmations, purchase order updates and POD chasing</span></li>
<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Maintaining accurate stock and item master data within SAP</span></li>
<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Completing data entry and supporting regular reporting</span></li>
<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Providing administrative support to the procurement function</span></li>
<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Liaising with suppliers and supporting routine supplier communications</span></li>
<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Assisting with purchase order and procurement-related administration</span></li>
<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Supporting the wider Supply Chain team with day-to-day activities</span></li>
<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Helping to identify and implement improvements to processes and ways of working</span></li>
<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Taking responsibility for ad-hoc projects and tasks as required</span></li>
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<p class="text-muted mb-3">Key Skills and Experience:</p>
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<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Previous experience in an administrative, supply chain, purchasing, procurement or inventory environment</span></li>
<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Strong organisational and communication skills</span></li>
<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy</span></li>
<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel</span></li>
<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Confidence using SAP or other business systems</span></li>
<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>The ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines</span></li>
<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>A proactive and collaborative approach to supporting colleagues and improving processes</span></li>
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<p class="text-muted mb-3">If you are an organised and detail-focused individual looking to develop your career within Supply Chain, Procurement or Inventory, we would be keen to hear from you</p>
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Key Details
- Date Posted: 01 Oct 2026
- Location: WS11, Great Wyrley, Staffordshire
- Employment Type: Permanent
- Category: Distribution
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