Operations Administrator

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Job Description: Operations Administrator

Purpose

To provide administrative support to the Supply Chain team, ensuring system information, supplier data and planning information are accurate and up to date.

The role will take ownership of routine administrative and transactional activities, allowing Planning, Inventory and Supplier Development resources to focus on inventory management, supplier performance, cost reduction, capacity planning and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities / Key Deliverables

• Support the processing of supplier order confirmations and update delivery dates within the MRP system.
• Maintain supplier, item and planning data, including price lists, SKU details and planning parameters within the MRP system.
• Carry out regular data cleansing and system accuracy checks.
• Support the planning team by updating production and delivery information within the MRP system.
• Raise purchase orders for consumables, pallets and other operational requirements.
• Prepare KPI reports, trackers and performance data.
• Create, review and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Support invoice queries by checking purchase order, pricing and supplier information.
• Manage departmental administration and shared inbox queries.
• Support continuous improvement projects and process documentation.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation to support department performance.
• Provide general administrative support to the Supply Chain team as required.

Core Competencies

• Organised and able to manage multiple tasks.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Good communication skills.
• Comfortable working with data and systems.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Able to prioritise workload and meet deadlines.
• Proactive approach to resolving issues.
• Positive team player.
• Eager to learn and improve processes.

Dimensions of Role

Based at the NaughtOne Birstall site, this is a 6-month fixed-term contract working 22.5 hours per week.

The role reports to Procurement Manager and forms part of the Operations team.

The primary purpose of the role is to release capacity within the Supply Chain team by taking ownership of transactional and administrative activities currently being completed by Planning and Supplier Development resources. This will allow the team to spend more time focusing on inventory management, supplier performance, cost reduction, capacity planning and continuous improvement.

Who We Hire?

Simply put, we hire qualified applicants representing a wide range of backgrounds and abilities. MillerKnoll is comprised of people of all abilities, gender identities and expressions, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, veterans from every branch of military service, and more. Here, you can bring your whole self to work. We’re committed to equal opportunity employment, including veterans and people with disabilities.

MillerKnoll complies with applicable disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact MillerKnoll Talent Acquisition at  [email protected].