Supply Chain Assistant

  • Gill Cooke Personnel Ltd T/A The Recruitment Group
  • Shawell, Leicestershire
  • Apr 03, 2026
Contractor Administration

Job Description

Supply Chain Assistant
Rugby ( CV23 )
Monday to Friday 0900 until 1700 / 1000 until 1800

Our prestigious client, based in Rugby, is seeking a Supply Chain Assistant to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious individual looking to develop their career, with the potential to secure a permanent position within the business.

The Role Supply Chain Assistant

Responsible for carrying out tasks and operations as assigned in accordance with SOPs, Policies and Safe Systems of Work.

Responsible for ensuring the accuracy of TROPOS transactions understanding how system processes relate to the physical work flows.

Key Accountabilities -

  • Understand and comply with the company initiatives for Safety, Health & Environment (SHE) (e.g. H&S Policy, Golden Rules) and actively support the Safety First approach.
  • Understand how to manage and/or correctly rectify transaction errors in TROPOS
  • Provide purchasing support such as PO and requisition upload and stock orders
  • Track and monitor bulk and packed stock to ensure correct levels are maintained on TROPOS for accurate planning and production
  • Carry out physical stock counts with the production team and update the TROPOS system to reflect this
  • Liaise with operations team and logistics to effectively communicate and reconcile orders on the system
  • Ensure all inbound deliveries are booked in and slots allocated in and around outbound vehicles and avoid vehicle stacking
  • Provide support for direct delivery orders or special customer orders ensuring accurate management of material purchase/delivery transactions and specific instructions.
  • Handle queries from internal colleagues (e.g. sales, finance and other sites) regarding distillery operations
  • Work closely with colleagues in the operations team and other functions to ensure effective cover and support for administrative operations across the distillery division
  • Responsible for maintaining safe, clean & efficient office and communal areas.
  • Other administrative tasks to support the smooth running of the depot.
  • Provide cover support to other functions as appropriate

Key Skills -

  • Committed to a Safety First approach to all aspect of the job
  • Excellent communicator and able to build relationships with the team, peers and stakeholders
  • Well organised. A practical/proactive problem solver and flexible to support a dynamic, customer driven business
  • Driven to raise standards, able to accurately record information and follow process instruction (SOP)
  • Team player with flexible approach to carry out a range of tasks
  • A positive, 'can-do' approach to work
  • Good understanding of distillery processes, products and raw materials
  • Quality driven with a personal drive and commitment to finding ways to move the business forward
  • Proficient user of TROPOS and able to effectively use MS Office software to develop/use production planning and reporting tools

Pay & Benefits -

  • £30,000 per annum
  • Full time hours Apply online only) / 1000/1800 )
  • Temp to perm opportunity
  • Excellent opportunity to join and develop within a growing business

Requirements -

Education:

  • GCSE Maths & English (or equivalent) with good numeracy skills
  • Desired: Administration qualification or MS office software proficiency qualification.

Experience:

  • Experience of IT systems and MS office software.
  • Desired: Experience of ERP stock and sales handling software (TROPOS) and experience of working for a Food & Drinks company would be an advantage

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