Apprentice Supply Chain & Operations Administrator

Introduction

Provide administrative support across purchasing, warehouse and production operations, ensuring accurate D365 transactions, stock integrity and efficient operational processes.

About the Employer

About
Delivering chemistry for a better life.  Leading industry trends in chemical ingredients distribution.

Since our creation in 1981, Surfachem, a 2M Group Company, has developed into a leading distributor of surfactants and speciality chemicals.

Across a range of market sectors, we supply a broad range of speciality ingredients for industry leading manufacturers including Shell, Stepan, Lubrizol, Evonik, Solvay and Jungbunzlauer.

Our approach is to act as a synergistic link between our suppliers and customers to deliver chemistry for a better life™.

What You'll Do

As our Supply Chain & Operations Administrator, you’ll provide essential administrative support across purchasing, warehouse and production, helping to ensure materials, stock and operational processes run efficiently and accurately.

• Create, maintain and expedite purchase orders using D365
• Liaise with suppliers, transport providers and internal teams to ensure materials are received on time
• Coordinate Goods In bookings and process warehouse documentation, including Certificates of Analysis
• Process stock receipts, transfers, production transactions, repacks and authorised stock adjustments
• Support production administration by ensuring manufacturing documentation and transactions are completed accurately
• Carry out routine stock reconciliations, investigate inventory variances and assist with cycle counts and annual stocktakes
• Maintain accurate master data and stock records to ensure system integrity
• Produce operational reports, inventory information and KPI data to support business decisions
• Provide day-to-day administrative support across the Purchasing, Warehouse and Supply Chain teams, including cover during periods of absence
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance operational efficiency and data accuracy
• Ensure compliance with company policies, HSQE standards and operational procedures

Your background…

• Strong administrative experience within a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel
• Experience using D365 or a comparable ERP system
• Excellent written and verbal communication skillss
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise a varied workload and meet deadlines
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Strong numeracy and data processing skills

Nice to have…

• Experience within a purchasing, supply chain or procurement environment
• Knowledge of stock control, inventory management and warehouse processes
• Experience supporting production or operational administration

Training Outcome

There is a strong possibility that you will gain a permanent position following successful employment as well as achievement of the full apprenticeship qualification.

There may also be further apprenticeship/other training available following successful employment and achievement of the apprenticeship qualifications.

Skills Required

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Presentation skills
• Administrative skills
• Number skills
• Analytical skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Initiative

Qualifications

• Essential - GCSE - Maths and English - C/4 or above
• Desired - BTEC - ICT - Pass, Merit or Distinction

Course Information

Course: Customer service practitioner (level 2)

Level: 2

Route: Sales, marketing and procurement

Apprenticeship Level: Intermediate

Working Arrangements

Working Week: Monday to Friday 9am until 5pm- 1 hour unpaid lunch- hours can be flexible

Expected Duration: 1 Year

Training Provider: KIRKLEES COLLEGE

This employer is part of the Disability Confident scheme, committed to employing disabled people.