Supply Chain Apprentice

• Completing training programs, coursework, and on-the-job learning to develop essential supply chain skills and competencies.
• Assist in sourcing and selecting suppliers. Research potential suppliers, obtain quotes, negotiation and assess supplier capabilities to support the purchasing process.
• Purchase order processing. Assist in creating purchase orders, ensuring accuracy of details, and following up on order status to ensure timely delivery.
• Supporting supplier quality activities such as corrective action completion, NCRs, quarantine and inspections.
• Data management in the MRP system including new part set up, Bill of Material (BoM) maintenance, Distribution Planning and Stock / Non-stock booking in.
• Liaising with suppliers for periodic data reviews and maintaining due diligence, code of conduct and insurance records through developing and maintaining a database.
• Monitoring and tracking the use of special tools that are required to be maintained and calibrated utilising our quality management system Q-Pulse.
• Support the supply chain team with audit preparation and filing.
• Expediting critical components and overdue purchase orders, provide regular feedback on supply and stock issues to stakeholders
• Document control/records management maintenance using a database.
• Support the supply chain team with cycle counting, stock adjustment processing, and identifying, reporting and resolving system discrepancies relating to stock movements.
• Attending meetings as and when required. A full UK driving licence is required, as this role involves attending and working across multiple site locations.
• Any other reasonable tasks.

Health, Safety & Environmental Responsibilities

• To take reasonable care for the health and safety of yourself and other persons who may be affected by your acts and omissions at work.
• Contribute to the delivery of company occupational health and welfare, safety and environmental improvement plans.
• Only undertake work for which you have been trained and (if required) certified competent.
• To comply with Risk Assessments, method statements and safe systems of work.
• Maintain and utilise all PPE provided by the employer.
• Co-operate with your employer on health, safety and environment.
  Make safe any unsafe conditions where practical and challenge unsafe work practices.
• Inform your line manager, supervisor or health and safety representative of any unsafe occurrences.
• Report all, and assist with investigating relevant accidents, incidents and near misses.