Romsey, England, United Kingdom (On-site)
Contract (7 months 29 days)
Published 4 days ago
Administration & Data Management
Purchasing & Order Management
Inventory Support
Please note that this is a contract role providing services to Microsoft through external staffing partners of Allegis Global Solutions (AGS). If you are selected for this role, you will be employed by AGS and will not be an employee of Microsoft.
Role Summary
This is a hands-on Supply Chain Planner / Supply Chain Administrator position supporting a high-tech manufacturing environment in Romsey.
Contract End Date: 30th June 27
Weekly Schedule: 40 hours
Key Responsibilities
Purchasing & Order Management
- Process purchase orders and monitor order status
- Track deliveries from suppliers
- Follow up on delayed shipments
- Ensure materials arrive on time for manufacturing and engineering teams
- Update purchasing systems with accurate order information
- Act as main point of contact between suppliers and internal teams
- Resolve delivery and documentation issues
- Support supplier onboarding activities
- Maintain supplier communication and relationships
Logistics Support
- Track inbound shipments
- Coordinate with freight forwarders and expeditors
- Ensure successful receipt of goods
- Support occasional export shipment activities when covering other team members
Administration & Data Management
- Process Word documents
- Upload information into MyOrder and related systems
- Update SAP and purchasing tools
- Manage high volumes of transactional data
Inventory Support
- Monitor stock levels
- Support inventory audits
- Communicate supply risks
Stakeholder Management
- Proactively chase updates
- Follow up on missing information
- Escalate supply issues when needed
- Support manufacturing and engineering teams with material availability information
Must-Have Skills (Non-Negotiable)
Experience
- Supply Chain Administration
- Procurement Administration
- Purchasing Support
- Operations Administration
Systems
- SAP experience
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft 365 tools
- Experience using purchasing/order management systems
Functional Skills
- Purchase order processing
- Order tracking
- Documentation management
- Shipment tracking
- Highly organized
- Strong attention to detail
- Comfortable chasing stakeholders for updates
- Able to ask questions and challenge missing information
- Works well in a fast-moving operational environment
Logistics Requirement
- Willing to work onsite 5 days per week
Nice-to-Have Skills
- AI exposure within Microsoft 365/Copilot tools
- Inventory auditing experience
- Manufacturing planning exposure
- Trade/compliance knowledge
Experience Level Guidance
Ideal Range
- 3-7 year's experience
As a workplace, Allegis Global Solutions focuses on relationships β with each other, our clients and our candidates. In fact, serving others is one of our core values. We support open communication and recognize that giving constructive criticism can be even harder than receiving it. We appreciate the fearless and the passionate, who force us to be better. Everything we do sits on a pillar of diversity, equity and inclusion - diverse perspectives, backgrounds and ideas achieve innovation and make us successful.
Please note that we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to screen, assess, or select applicants for this position. These tools may analyse application materials and assist our team in identifying candidates whose qualifications best match the requirements of the role. If you have questions about our use of AI in the hiring process, or would like more information, please contact us.
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Supply Chain Planner 3 (contract) in Romsey employer: Microsoft Corporation
At Microsoft AI, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, particularly for those passionate about health technology and artificial intelligence. Our inclusive work culture fosters collaboration and innovation, providing ample opportunities for professional growth while working on transformative products that impact millions. Located in the UK, our team enjoys competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a commitment to employee well-being, making it a rewarding place to advance your career.