Supply Chain Planner FTC
| Posting date: | 18 June 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 18 July 2026 |
| Location: | Manchester, Greater Manchester |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | Univar Solutions |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | 35266 JC |
Summary
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
We Are Looking For
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
The Role
This is a Fixed Term Contract for 12 months to cover Maternity Leave
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
We Are Looking For
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
The Role
This is a Fixed Term Contract for 12 months to cover Maternity Leave