Supply Chain Administrator


Company:	Search Consultancy LTD
Salary:	£16 to £16 an hour
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Shildon, DL4 2QP
Job type:	Temporary
Posting date:	27 Oct 2026
Closing date:	3 Nov 2026

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Summary

Supply Chain & Logistics Administrator

Location: Shildon, DL4

Pay Rate: £16.00 per hour

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Working Hours: 8:00am-4:00pm or 9:00am-5:00pm

The Role

We are currently recruiting for a Supply Chain & Logistics Administrator to join our client's team in Shildon. This role will support EMEA replenishment, supply chain and logistics activities, ensuring customer orders are processed efficiently, deliveries are coordinated and lead times are communicated accurately.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong administration skills and experience or an interest in supply chain, logistics, order processing and delivery coordination.

Key Responsibilities

Responding to customer requests for quotations and lead times.

Receiving and processing customer orders, checking export compliance documentation, specifications, stock availability and required information.

Liaising with production teams to confirm lead times where stock is unavailable.

Creating orders on internal systems and confirming receipt to customers.

Reviewing order portfolios for each ASC and communicating weekly deadlines.

Coordinating with internal teams to agree and manage lead times.

Supporting logistics activities, including delivery coordination and shipment tracking.

Monitoring order progress to help ensure deliveries meet agreed deadlines.

Managing product returns and issuing credit notes where required due to disputes or non-conformities.

Completing and maintaining OTIF (On Time In Full) reports.

Maintaining accurate order, delivery and logistics records.

Liaising with customers, suppliers and internal departments to resolve queries and minimise delays.

The Ideal Candidate

Previous experience in administration, supply chain, logistics or order processing.

Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.

Confident using computer systems, spreadsheets and Microsoft Office.

Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Able to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.

Experience with export documentation, stock management, delivery coordination or OTIF reporting would be advantageous.

What We Offer

£16.00 per hour

37.5 hours per week

Working hours of either 8:00am-4:00pm or 9:00am-5:00pm.

An opportunity to develop experience within an international supply chain and logistics environment.

If you have strong administration skills and enjoy working in a fast-paced supply chain and logistics environment, we would love to hear from you!

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.

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