Apprentice Supply Chain Coordinator in Haydock

Role Overview: You will be responsible for managing inventory, supply sources, purchasing materials and providing quotations to support our customers’ demands. You will be responsible for the upkeep of processes, protocols, and practices to ensure adequate support.

Wage: £16,224 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age (National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices).

Working Hours & Duration: Monday – Thursday, 8:30am – 5:00pm and Friday, 8:30am – 4:00pm. 30 minute unpaid lunch break. 39 hours a week. Duration: 1 year 9 months. Position ends on 7 August 2026.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and monitor supply chain operations, including procurement, logistics, and inventory.
• Track shipments, manage delivery schedules, and resolve delays or issues with suppliers and carriers.
• Maintain accurate records of inventory, shipments, and supply chain transactions.
• Communicate with suppliers, vendors, and internal departments to ensure alignment and efficiency.
• Assist in sourcing new suppliers and evaluating vendor performance.
• Prepare reports on supply chain performance, inventory levels, and forecast demands.
• Support demand planning and ensure timely replenishment of stock based on sales trends and inventory target.
• Collaborate with other departments (e.g., Sales, Production, Finance) to streamline operations and improve efficiency.
• Comply with company policies, safety regulations, and quality standards.

Work Location: ABBEYWAY SOUTHVISTA RD HAYDOCK MERSEYSIDE WA11 0RW

Training: Skilled in the use of multiple IT packages and systems relevant to the organisation in order to write letters or emails, create proposals, perform financial processes, record and analyse data. Examples include MS Office or equivalent packages. Able to choose the most appropriate IT solution to suit the business problem. Able to update and review databases, record information and produce data analysis where required. Produces accurate records and documents including emails, letters, files, payments, reports and proposals. Makes recommendations for improvements and presents solutions to management. Drafts correspondence, writes reports and is able to review others' work. Maintains records and files, handles confidential information in compliance with the organisation's procedures. Coaches others in the processes required to complete these tasks.

Exercises proactivity and good judgement. Makes effective decisions based on sound reasoning and is able to deal with challenges in a mature way. Seeks advice from more experienced team members when appropriate. Builds and maintains positive relationships within their own team and across the organisation. Demonstrates ability to influence and challenge appropriately. Becomes a role model to peers and team members, developing coaching skills as they gain area knowledge.

Demonstrates good communication skills, whether face-to-face, on the telephone, in writing or on digital platforms. Uses the most appropriate channels to communicate effectively. Demonstrates agility and confidence in communications, carrying authority appropriately. Understands and applies social media solutions appropriately. Answers questions from inside and outside of the organisation, representing the organisation or department.

Completes tasks to a high standard. Demonstrates the necessary level of expertise required to complete tasks and applies themselves to continuously improve their work. Is able to review processes autonomously and make suggestions for improvements. Shares administrative best-practice across the organisation e.g. coaches others to perform tasks correctly. Applies problem-solving skills to resolve challenging or complex complaints and is a key point of contact for addressing issues.

Takes responsibility for initiating and completing tasks, manages priorities and time in order to successfully meet deadlines. Positively manages the expectations of colleagues at all levels and sets a positive example for others in the workplace. Makes suggestions for improvements to working practice, showing understanding of implications beyond the immediate environment (e.g. impact on clients, suppliers, other parts of the organisation). Manages resources e.g. equipment or facilities. Organises meetings and events, takes minutes during meetings and creates action logs as appropriate. Takes responsibility for logistics e.g. travel and accommodation.

Uses relevant project management principles and tools to scope, plan, monitor and report. Plans required resources to successfully deliver projects. Undertakes and leads projects as and when required. The apprenticeship is delivered fully remotely within the workplace, with calendar monthly visits. Functional skills are delivered within a college setting (if applicable).

Requirements: GCSE in Maths and English (grade A-C or 4-9 or equivalent). Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills: Customer care skills, Initiative.

Other Requirements: Driving license preferred but not essential.

About the Employer: Family‑owned business that has been on the Haydock site for over 30 years. Manufacturers of Fibre Drums and Warehousing/Distribution of Industrial packaging such as steel drums, plastic drums, plastic pails, blow moulded containers and corrugated cartons, delivering on both FDL owned and subcontracted vehicles. Full‑time role following a successful apprenticeship.

Contact: ST HELENS COLLEGE

Reference code: VAC