Supply Chain Planner

A Place Where People Matter – Growing our People to Grow Our Business

We’re thrilled that you are exploring career opportunities where you can continue to make a positive difference every day to keep our communities healthy, fed, clean and safe.

Operations Administrator \- Fixed Term 12 Months

*Manchester or Widnes*

Duties

We have an exciting opportunity for a Supply Chain Planner to join the Supply Chain team in either Manchester or Widnes on a Fixed Term Contract basis (12 months).

The role is responsible for raising Purchase Orders and managing stock levels in and out of the business to support demand and to ensure appropriate stock levels at all times as well as liaising with the Operations site to deliver a range of general administration duties using SAP, Microsoft Office and hard copy files. You will raise, expedite and deal with any issues that occur for all materials aligned to your portfolio and will strive for excellence in customer service.

Key Responsibilities and Tasks

• To build strong, proactive relationships with your team and co\-workers


• To complete all administrative duties within agreed time scales


• To produce and process dispatch paperwork, raise purchase orders and scan various documentation


• Liaise with 3rd Party logistics via email and phone


• Prioritise your workload effectively


• Continuously review all activities adopting a “can do” and proactive approach


• Be compliant with all legislative and statutory requirements


• You will also be required to support the daily transactions and ensure accurate paperwork is produced and our customer requests are met


• To complete all administrative duties within agreed timescales


• Managing queries through the SAP workflow and assisting colleagues with workflow queries


• Supporting stock administration and work to very tight deadlines


• Compliance to all Company procedures and legislative requirements


• To perform administrative tasks as directed


• Review and investigate OTIF misses

• The successful candidate should have good numeracy and statistics skills and must have knowledge of Excel


• Experience of SAP and RF systems would be significant advantage


• Flexibility is required to meet the varying administrative tasks that the role requires


• You will strive for excellence in your accuracy of information whilst maintaining a calm approach


• You should have the ability to meet all strict deadlines


• You must be customer focused, providing excellent service at all times and it is essential that you’re a good team player

This is a Fixed Term Contract for 12 months to cover Maternity Leave

Univar Solutions is a leading, global distributor of chemicals and ingredients essential to the safety, health, and wellbeing of our daily lives \- from life\-saving medicines and vitamins to hand sanitizers and industrial materials used for cleaning, construction, and more. Our global team of more than 9,500 employees support our vision to redefine distribution and be the most valued chemical and ingredient distributor on the planet!

We offer a Total Rewards package that includes market aligned pay and incentives as well as a diverse benefits offering to support our employees’ physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing.

Univar Solutions supports sustainable solutions for the world around us so that we can do our part to help keep our communities healthy, fed, clean, and safe!

We are committed to a diverse workforce and a culture of inclusion. Together, we are building a culture that acknowledges and respects the unique experiences, perspectives, and expertise of every employee. Through our dedicated Employee Resource Networks, we provide the development and growth opportunities to empower us to redefine our industry while making a difference in our communities.

Univar Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on their race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected classification

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