Apprentice Administrator – Supply Chain – Find an apprenticeship

Summary

The purpose of the role is to support the Planning and Purchasing team in the administration required to meet supply chain needs. Helping maintain continuity of supply by raising purchase orders and continuously improving MRP master data. Maintaining and developing supplier relations, and other ad hoc administrative duties.

Annual wage

£15,600 a year

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25 days holiday

Training course

Business administrator (level 3)

Hours

Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5.00pm

40 hours a week

Possible start date

Friday 1 November

Duration

1 Year 6 Months

Positions available

1

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

Raising purchase orders in accordance with supply and demand requirements.
Work closely with the Planning Team to ensure purchasing issues are highlighted in good time.
Produce daily, weekly, and monthly reports to management team.
Ensure invoice queries are dealt with in a timely manner.
Foster an open approach and communication style towards colleagues. Role model behaviour. Pursue regular communication routes with peer group/colleagues.
Foster an open approach and professionalism with external suppliers in all methods of communication – telephone, e-mail, In person, etc
Develop opportunities for cost savings and reduction in stock holding.
To have excellent time keeping skills and be able to meet production requirements.
Comply with company and statutory Quality, Health and Safety, Environmental and other policies, and procedures.
Assist in identifying areas of improvement within your area, promoting continuous improvement activities, to help eliminate waste and improve safety, engagement & efficiency.

Where you’ll work

Manthorpe House

Forty Horse Close, Codnor Gate Industrial Estate

Ripley

DE5 3ND

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

DCG

Your training course

Business administrator (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents

Skilled in the use of multiple IT packages and systems relevant to the organisation in order to: write letters or emails, create proposals, perform financial processes, record and analyse data. Examples include MS Office or equivalent packages. Able to choose the most appropriate IT solution to suit the business problem. Able to update and review databases, record information and produce data analysis where required.

Produces accurate records and documents including: emails, letters, files, payments, reports and proposals. Makes recommendations for improvements and present solutions to management. Drafts correspondence, writes reports and able to review others' work. Maintains records and files, handles confidential information in compliance with the organisation's procedures. Coaches others in the processes required to complete these tasks.

Exercises proactivity and good judgement. Makes effective decisions based on sound reasoning and is able to deal with challenges in a mature way. Seeks advice of more experienced team members when appropriate.

Builds and maintains positive relationships within their own team and across the organisation. Demonstrates ability to influence and challenge appropriately. Becomes a role model to peers and team members, developing coaching skills as they gain area knowledge.

Demonstrates good communication skills, whether face-to-face, on the telephone, in writing or on digital platforms. Uses the most appropriate channels to communicate effectively. Demonstrates agility and confidence in communications, carrying authority appropriately. Understands and applies social media solutions appropriately. Answers questions from inside and outside of the organisation, representing the organisation or department.

Completes tasks to a high standard. Demonstrates the necessary level of expertise required to complete tasks and applies themself to continuously improve their work. Is able to review processes autonomously and make suggestions for improvements. Shares administrative best-practice across the organisation e.g. coaches others to perform tasks correctly. Applies problem-solving skills to resolve challenging or complex complaints and is a key point of contact for addressing issues.

Takes responsibility for initiating and completing tasks, manages priorities and time in order to successfully meet deadlines. Positively manages the expectations of colleagues at all levels and sets a positive example for others in the workplace. Makes suggestions for improvements to working practice, showing understanding of implications beyond the immediate environment (e.g. impact on clients, suppliers, other parts of the organisation). Manages resources e.g. equipment or facilities. Organises meetings and events, takes minutes during meetings and creates action logs as appropriate. Takes responsibility for logistics e.g. travel and accommodation.

Uses relevant project management principles and tools to scope, plan, monitor and report. Plans required resources to successfully deliver projects. Undertakes and leads projects as and when required.

Your training plan

You'll be working towards the Level 3 Business administrator apprenticeship standard.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade C/4 or L2 Functional Skills)
Maths (grade C/4 or L2 Functional Skills)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
Attention to detail
Customer care skills
Administrative skills
Logical
Team working
Initiative
Eagerness to learn
Adaptability

Other requirements

No outside working/and or manual handling

About this company

Manthorpe Building Products has been developing innovative, multi-award-winning building products for the construction industry for over 35 years. Our comprehensive range of quality building products is designed to meet your every need from groundwork to roof-line, from new build to refurbishment. With extensive experience in the plastics industry, we have the expertise to manufacture virtually all our building products in-house and continue to invest heavily in new technology and cutting-edge machinery and production processes. This enables our team to be at the forefront of product development, driving industry progress through precision and innovation.

https://www.manthorpebp.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Potential progression into a full-time Supply Chain Administrator

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

DCG

Isabelle Torrance

isabelle.torrance@derby-college.ac.uk

01332387420

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000279330.

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Closes in 18 days (Wednesday 16 October at 11:59pm)

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