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.

1 Surfachem Limited jobs in England & Wales