Supply Chain Assistant

Supply Chain Project Assistant

Our prestigious manufacturing-based client, based in Norwich, are seeking a Temporary Supply Chain Project Assistant to join their team

This is a full time role, working 38 hours per week in the Norwich office on a 6–9-month contract.

Essential Skills Knowledge & Experience

• Strong administration skills.
• Recognised qualification in purchasing or business administration/ management.
• Current Driving License
• A Basic Understanding of ERP or other business systems.
• Basic Microsoft office experience.
• Demonstrable experience in a purchasing / Technical sales function working to modern practices.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• A high degree of commercial awareness.
• Clear written and verbal communication.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist with ERP data setup, validation, and ongoing administration
• Conduct functional testing of ERP modules related to Purchasing (Purchase orders, Subcontract orders, Stock transfer orders), Planning Modules (MRP, DRP, CRP, Forecasting, Dynamic Safety Stock), Production Control (Work orders both standard and nonstandard, Forward Scheduling, cost and lead time roll ups) and Intercompany Transactions
• Issue & Test Management
• Log and track issues and test results using Microsoft DevOps and related Microsoft tools
• Liaise with business users and technical teams to clarify, reproduce, and resolve defects
• Support retesting and UAT cycles with structured feedback and documentation.
• Assist with Variance Review & Process Accuracy
• Assist with Monitoring and reviewing transactional and planning variances
• Collaborate with supply chain and finance teams to resolve discrepancies
• Support root cause analysis by helping to document defects.
• Assist in the generation of Training material and Documentation.
• Assist in the creation of new standard operating procedures (SOPs.)
• Help coordinate and support internal training sessions
• Cross-functional Support
• Provide administrative and analytical assistance to other operational departments as needed during project peaks
• Contribute to change management and adoption activities across the organization

Key Accountabilities

This role supports the successful implementation of our new ERP system, assisting in the administration, testing, and documentation of core supply chain processes. Working across Purchasing, Planning, and Production Control, you will help ensure system accuracy, test functionality, support variance investigations, and assist in user training and cross-functional readiness.

Desirable Skills Knowledge & Experience :

• Exposure to Oracle E1 or similar Tier 1 ERP systems
• Working with equivalent CRM or ERP system
• CIPS Level 3 or above
• Experience creating training or SOP documentation
• Background in manufacturing or production planning environments

For further details regarding this great opportunity, please email a copy of your CV today.

Todd Hayes Ltd is an equal opportunities employer. Due to the large number of applications, we receive I’m afraid we are unable to respond to everyone individually however your details will remain on file should another suitable opportunity become available moving forward.

If we can take your application further, we will of course be in touch.

Todd Hayes is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Todd Hayes Ltd