Apprentice Supply Chain Co-Ordinator

Job Title: Apprentice Supply Chain Co-Ordinator

Purpose of Role

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic apprentice with an interest in Procurement and Supply Chain and would like to work towards level 3. You will be working within the shared services department, supporting all departments within Lineview Solutions supply chain including supplier management, procurement, inventory and logistics. Objectives of the role include looking to create efficiency within the supply chain to increase service levels, reduce waste and costs to affect the overall profitability of the company. 

Whether you are new to procurement, or have limited knowledge, this apprenticeship would be beneficial in gaining the knowledge skills and behaviour development obtained by completing this apprenticeship standard.

Key Responsibilities

• Supplier Management – Source new and review current suppliers to ensure that requirements of Lineview (cost, terms, service levels) are being met
• Procurement – Tendering & negotiating current and future inventory stock pricing & service levels. Ensuring Lineview are receiving the best terms & service and ensure alignment across the business
• Raise PO, expedite orders and communicate any relevant updates
• Managing inventory
  • Ensuring Lineview have a correct level of critical inventory in stock to ensure minimal loss of service to end customer
  • Ensure Stock accuracy (Inventory Audits)
  • Checking & booking in goods
  • Returns 
• Logistics – responsible for the dispatching of goods to customers / partners
• Logistics – Working with couriers to ensure Lineview are paying the most competitive rates
• Analyse purchasing data to look for trends, anticipate future requirements, adjust ROP
• Create and update supplier scorecards to enable benchmarking and comparison

Skills and Attributes

• Excellent organisational and time management & planning skills
• Good numeracy, communication, and literacy skills  
• Good IT skills, including knowledge of a range of software packages
• The capacity to prioritise tasks and work under pressure to meet deadlines
• Ability to work well with others or on own initiative
• Attention to detail
• Flexibility and adaptability to changing workloads 
• Proactive approach 
• Personable and friendly