Apprentice Supply Chain assistant

Raise purchase orders for production consumables Support Purchasers and Supplier Quality Engineers with strategic activities related to supplier evaluation, onboarding and performance management Review and manage open orders to ensure on time delivery Run reports on supplier KPIs (cost, quality, delivery, sustainability) and present them in regular Purchasing meetings Support the team in identifying root causes of invoice variances and investigate queries Support Planning team with warehouse replenishment of manufactured goods by matching MRP demand with works orders based on stock available and manufacturing capacity Analyse KPI reports (late orders, open works orders, zero stock) with the aim of identifying opportunities for continuous improvement Participate in continuous improvement activities that map the flow of material from vendor through production to warehouse replenishment

Training:
Business Administrator Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard

Training Outcome:
Potential for a role within Purchasing, Planning, or another relevant team within the company after the completion of the apprenticeship

Employer Description:
Thorlabs is a vertically integrated photonics products manufacturer that serves the laser and electro-optics research market. Headquartered in New Jersey, USA, the company has manufacturing locations within North America, Europe, Asia, and South America. Thorlabs Ltd is based in Ely, Cambridgeshire and in recent years has invested in training to equip team members to apply lean practices and continuous improvement.

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday, 08:00 - 16:30

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative