Supply Chain Planning Assistant Apprentice

• Manage day-to-day communication with a portfolio of UK suppliers.
• Support weekly forecasting, place purchase orders and confirm supplier lead times.
• Track inbound deliveries, chase late orders and flag potential stock availability risks.
• Work with warehouse and customer service teams to ensure inbound stock receipts are recorded accurately.
• Keep ERP records up to date, including purchase order dates, costs and quantities.
• Prepare and distribute weekly Stock Availability, Out of Stock / At Risk, Inbound Due, and Forecast vs Actual reports.
• Update planning trackers, file documentation and support the wider supply chain team.
• Investigate data discrepancies and help improve the accuracy of reporting.
• Work closely with the Planning Manager and Supply Chain Director and take part in relevant training.

Business Administrator Level 3 Apprenticeship with Rochdale Training, combining workplace experience and training. Apprenticeship standard delivered on site at the Employer premises.

Opportunity to develop towards a Demand Planner or Supply Planner role.

Edmund Bell is based at Kingsway Business Park in Rochdale. This office-based opportunity supports the UK supply chain operation, working with suppliers, warehouse colleagues and customer service teams to help ensure stock arrives on time and in full. The apprentice will gain experience in purchasing, stock monitoring, reporting and planning administration.