8 Warehousing jobs in Bedfordshire
Supply Chain Administrator
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Monday- Thursday (8am-4:30pm) Friday (8am-4pm)
Wellingborough
12.62 per hour
Temporary for 3 weeks
Start Date: ASAP
We are looking for a detail-focused and proactive Supply Chain Administrator to support purchasing, order processing, supplier coordination, and delivery tracking within our fast-growing team. We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality surfaces and exceptional service to customers across the UK and beyond. Our supply chain is at the heart of everything we do, playing a vital role in ensuring our products reach customers efficiently and on time. If you're organised, a strong communicator, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career within a dynamic and supportive team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Maintain accurate inventory records and assist with regular stock checks and audits.
- Process and track purchase orders, goods received, and stock movements using internal systems.
- Update and maintain Excel spreadsheets for inventory tracking, supplier performance, and delivery schedules.
- Liaise with suppliers and internal departments to ensure timely delivery of goods and materials.
- Monitor stock levels and alert the team of shortages, overstocking, or discrepancies.
- Generate regular reports on stock status, delivery performance, and inventory accuracy.
- Support administrative tasks including filing, document control, and database management.
- Assist in identifying opportunities for process improvement across the supply chain.
Requirements:
- Previous experience in a supply chain, inventory, or administrative role (1-2 years desirable).
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel (e.g. formulas, VLOOKUP, pivot tables).
- Excellent attention to detail with strong numerical accuracy.
- Strong organisational and time management skills.
- Good written and verbal communication abilities,
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Experience using stock control or ERP systems is an advantage.
- Knowledge of supply chain processes and basic purchasing principles is desirable.
Supply Chain Administrator
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Supply Chain Administrator
Competitive + Benefits including annual bonus
Welwyn Garden City
Days Only (Mon-Fri)
gap technical are proud to be representing this manufacturing business in their search for a Supply Chain Administrator to work at their facility based near Welwyn Garden City
Performance Objectives
- Raise Purchase Reqs when required for site.
- Follow through and chase approvals.
- PO entry on our Systems.
- Confirming Acknowledgements against PO, Challenging lead-times and price if needed
- Liaise with suppliers on all open POs, create reports to update on progress.
- Launching Works Orders into production
- Sorting invoice queries for all (PO amount vs Invoice rec) Raising PRs for the difference with approval.
- Owning Non-Stocked POs and making sure they are booked in to release payments on time
- Tracking contract renewal and clauses etc on all contracts
- Tracking Spend - are we within budget for the year split by supplier.
- General Cover for Supply Chain Team - Running reports, Subcon Communications, Planning Functions
- Working with all departments to support any current procurement activities.
- Requesting stock adjustments, chasing approvals and amending stock once approved
- Supporting RFQs with updated pricing on any BOM related items
Person Specification
- A-C GCSE Level or equivalent in English and Maths
- Word, Excel & PowerPoint
- Full Driving Licence and Car
- Comfortable and experienced in communicating via telephone and email
- Experience of planning and prioritising to meet tight deadlines.
- Good communication skills with the ability to communicate and liaise effectively at all levels within the Company.
- Good interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain excellent working relationships with clients, suppliers, immediate team members and other production teams;
- IT proficiency with the ability to input and retrieve data;
Desirable
- Experience in similar manufacturing industry.
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gap technical are committed to the selection, recruitment and development of the best people, basing judgements solely on suitability for the job.
Closing Date: 14/08/2025
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Supply Chain Manager
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Are you an experienced Supply Chain or Purchasing Manager? Ready to take ownership of a fast-paced manufacturing supply chain? Then read on!
We’re currently working with a well-established and fast-growing manufacturing company. Due to continued expansion, they are looking for a driven and experienced professional to lead purchasing, stock management, and the wider supply chain function.
The Supply Chain Manager role offers the chance to make a real impact in a pivotal leadership position within a thriving business.
Salary to £65k | Bonus | Private Healthcare | 25 Days Holiday + BH | Early Finish Fridays
Supply Chain Manager – Key Essentials:
- p>Oversee all procurement activities and ensure cost-effective purchasing across the business
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Conduct regular inventory checks to maintain stock accuracy and availability
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Manage goods in/out processes in close coordination with warehouse and production teams
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Raise and manage internal work orders for departmental needs
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Maintain, verify, and negotiate supplier price lists for best value
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Ensure the supply chain supports all operational and production demands
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Collaborate with stakeholders to forecast demand and maintain optimum stock levels
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Continuously review and improve purchasing and logistics processes
Supply Chain Manager – Requirements:
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Strong understanding of procurement and inventory best practices
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Skilled negotiator with excellent supplier management capabilities
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Highly organised with analytical thinking and problem-solving mindset
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Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, hands-on environment
Proven background in supply chain or purchasing management within a manufacturing or engineering setting
This is a full-time, office-based role with core working hours and an early finish every Friday.
If you're a proactive and detail-driven Supply Chain Manager looking for an opportunity to lead and enhance supply operations, this could be the perfect role for you.
Join a company that values innovation and efficiency – and apply now to become their next Supply Chain Manager .
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Supply Chain Manager
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Our Luton plant is the highest turnover site in Europe and second highest across EMEA, with a unique attractive cultural diversified plant with 16 different nationalities working.
**Responsibilities:**
+ Manage and direct supply chain personnel in procurement, receipt, disbursement, and inventory control to ensure on-time delivery of customer orders while maintaining inventory levels. Train and develop direct reports on supply chain management techniques and business systems.
+ Responsible for Sales and Sales Planning and supports delivery of plant-based operational metrics like OTD, Gross Inv, and financial deliverables.
+ Engage direct and indirect teams, stakeholders, and leadership within Eaton GEIS EMEA to represent site goals and strategy.
+ Manage demand requirements with manufacturing and supplier capabilities to ensure customer requirements are met. Implement cost-effective logistics practices and inventory levels.
+ Oversee plant purchasing activities for locally procured items to complement centrally purchased items.
+ Implement and maintain the plant's SIOP process. Analyze data and prepare managerial reports to ensure optimal supply chain execution.
+ Ensure correct planning parameters and transaction disciplines in order execution systems for proper order generation and inventory balances.
+ Manage material cost and schedule impact of proposed engineering changes and ensures successful implementation of approved engineering releases.
+ Ensure quality of shipping documentation to meet corporate financial and customer audit requirements, supporting compliance initiatives and corporate strategies.
+ Devise and manage physical inventory audit methodology to meet corporate, governmental, and customer specifications.
+ Evaluate operational performance to facilitate performance management, promotions, job transfers, dismissals, and commendations. Identify and develop top talent to create a high-performance team.
+ Maintain metrics for Safety, OTD, Cycle Count Accuracy, Stockroom efficiency, and others as assigned.
+ Troubleshoot inventory errors and understands ERP logic for problem-solving.
+ Manage Cycle Counting program, ensuring daily counts and timely resolution of discrepancies. Ensure integrity and audit capability of the Cycle-Count process.
+ Train and develop team members and provides oversight and coaching.
+ Drive continuous improvement through the Eaton Business System (EBS) and Continuous Improvement initiatives.
+ Champion Lean activities to eliminate waste in key processes.
+ Implement cost-out goals and reports actual cost-out results.
+ Coordinate with internal departments for shipping materials, forklift repairs, and maintenance.
+ Plan and coordinate annual physical inventory.
+ Establish performance criteria to measure efficiency in materials handling functions.
+ Maintain standard work and requirements.
+ Optimize stockroom layout for efficiency in kitting processes and ensures FIFO pulling of material.
+ Ensure integrity of multiple stockroom locations for production, projects, and engineering, maintaining inventory accuracy above 95%.
+ Conduct quarterly review and disposal of Excess and Obsolete inventory per company guidelines.
**Qualifications:**
+ Degree of Higher Education is required
+ At least 4 years of experience in a similar position
+ Proven Leader of People: Multiple years of related professional and supervisory/Managerial experience
+ Full knowledge of materials planning systems (MRP/ERP) requirements and order generation process logic. High Digital Skillset including Excel, Microsoft Office 365 and associated programs
+ Thorough understanding of Supply Chain Management operational concepts surrounding production planning, scheduling, purchasing, supplier selection, inventory control, logistics, stockroom operations, and shipping/receiving
+ Detailed knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Process Variation Reduction (Six Sigma) concepts and tool sets as they relate to materials management
+ Ability to lead cross-functional process improvement teams
**What we offer:**
+ Competitive compensation and benefits package
+ Challenging projects in dynamic collaborative team
+ Flexible working solutions (remote, flexible working hours, compressed week, part time etc.)
+ We make your aspirations matter - Eaton encourages internal promotion, whenever possible
+ We make your growth matter - We invest in our employees for the long term - not just with salary and benefits, but with ongoing learning and development opportunities made available through Eaton University
+ We make your contributions matter - reliability, safety, efficiency, and sustainability are at the core of our dedication to improving people's lives and the environment through power management technologies.
+ We make your wellbeing matter - We put your health and safety first. Wellness at Eaton is more than a program, it's about changing the environment by offering the right tools to help empower employees to make that happen
We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for job applicants and employees. Our recruitment processes use balanced selection criteria and avoid unlawful discrimination against applicants on the basis of their age, colour, disability, marital status, national origin, gender, gender identity, genetic information, race or racial origin, religion, sexual orientation or any other status protected or required by law.
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Supply Chain Manager
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Our Luton plant is the highest turnover site in Europe and second highest across EMEA, with a unique attractive cultural diversified plant with 16 different nationalities working.
**Responsibilities:**
+ Manage and direct supply chain personnel in procurement, receipt, disbursement, and inventory control to ensure on-time delivery of customer orders while maintaining inventory levels. Train and develop direct reports on supply chain management techniques and business systems.
+ Responsible for Sales and Sales Planning and supports delivery of plant-based operational metrics like OTD, Gross Inv, and financial deliverables.
+ Engage direct and indirect teams, stakeholders, and leadership within Eaton GEIS EMEA to represent site goals and strategy.
+ Manage demand requirements with manufacturing and supplier capabilities to ensure customer requirements are met. Implement cost-effective logistics practices and inventory levels.
+ Oversee plant purchasing activities for locally procured items to complement centrally purchased items.
+ Implement and maintain the plant's SIOP process. Analyze data and prepare managerial reports to ensure optimal supply chain execution.
+ Ensure correct planning parameters and transaction disciplines in order execution systems for proper order generation and inventory balances.
+ Manage material cost and schedule impact of proposed engineering changes and ensures successful implementation of approved engineering releases.
+ Ensure quality of shipping documentation to meet corporate financial and customer audit requirements, supporting compliance initiatives and corporate strategies.
+ Devise and manage physical inventory audit methodology to meet corporate, governmental, and customer specifications.
+ Evaluate operational performance to facilitate performance management, promotions, job transfers, dismissals, and commendations. Identify and develop top talent to create a high-performance team.
+ Maintain metrics for Safety, OTD, Cycle Count Accuracy, Stockroom efficiency, and others as assigned.
+ Troubleshoot inventory errors and understands ERP logic for problem-solving.
+ Manage Cycle Counting program, ensuring daily counts and timely resolution of discrepancies. Ensure integrity and audit capability of the Cycle-Count process.
+ Train and develop team members and provides oversight and coaching.
+ Drive continuous improvement through the Eaton Business System (EBS) and Continuous Improvement initiatives.
+ Champion Lean activities to eliminate waste in key processes.
+ Implement cost-out goals and reports actual cost-out results.
+ Coordinate with internal departments for shipping materials, forklift repairs, and maintenance.
+ Plan and coordinate annual physical inventory.
+ Establish performance criteria to measure efficiency in materials handling functions.
+ Maintain standard work and requirements.
+ Optimize stockroom layout for efficiency in kitting processes and ensures FIFO pulling of material.
+ Ensure integrity of multiple stockroom locations for production, projects, and engineering, maintaining inventory accuracy above 95%.
+ Conduct quarterly review and disposal of Excess and Obsolete inventory per company guidelines.
**Qualifications:**
+ Degree of Higher Education is required
+ At least 4 years of experience in a similar position
+ Proven Leader of People: Multiple years of related professional and supervisory/Managerial experience
+ Full knowledge of materials planning systems (MRP/ERP) requirements and order generation process logic. High Digital Skillset including Excel, Microsoft Office 365 and associated programs
+ Thorough understanding of Supply Chain Management operational concepts surrounding production planning, scheduling, purchasing, supplier selection, inventory control, logistics, stockroom operations, and shipping/receiving
+ Detailed knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Process Variation Reduction (Six Sigma) concepts and tool sets as they relate to materials management
+ Ability to lead cross-functional process improvement teams
**What we offer:**
+ Competitive compensation and benefits package
+ Challenging projects in dynamic collaborative team
+ Flexible working solutions (remote, flexible working hours, compressed week, part time etc.)
+ We make your aspirations matter - Eaton encourages internal promotion, whenever possible
+ We make your growth matter - We invest in our employees for the long term - not just with salary and benefits, but with ongoing learning and development opportunities made available through Eaton University
+ We make your contributions matter - reliability, safety, efficiency, and sustainability are at the core of our dedication to improving people's lives and the environment through power management technologies.
+ We make your wellbeing matter - We put your health and safety first. Wellness at Eaton is more than a program, it's about changing the environment by offering the right tools to help empower employees to make that happen
We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for job applicants and employees. Our recruitment processes use balanced selection criteria and avoid unlawful discrimination against applicants on the basis of their age, colour, disability, marital status, national origin, gender, gender identity, genetic information, race or racial origin, religion, sexual orientation or any other status protected or required by law.
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Head of Supply Chain
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Position: Head of Supply Chain
Job ID: 468/120
Location: Northampton
Rate/Salary: £70,000
Benefits: Excellent benefits package
Type: Permanent – Full Time
HSB Technical Ltd is a specialist recruiter operating within the Power & Propulsion, Shipbuilding, Maritime Shipping, Energy, and Subsea sectors. To view more vacancies, please visit: (url removed).
We are currently recruiting for both permanent and contract positions across the UK and internationally.
Below is a detailed overview of the role: Head of Supply Chain
This is a strategic leadership position responsible for overseeing and optimising the entire supply chain function. The successful candidate will develop and implement efficient supply chain strategies, build strong supplier relationships, and ensure alignment with regulatory and environmental standards.
HSB Technical’s client is a respected and established organisation with a strong market presence.
Duties and Responsibilities of the Head of Supply Chain:
- You will: Review and enhance current supply chain practices in line with evolving environmental policies, regulations, and laws li>Define and track key performance metrics for cost, quality, and overall supply chain effectiveness
- Drive cost reduction initiatives across materials and standard components
- Monitor demand forecasts and manage any impact on supply chain activities with effective contingency planning
- Negotiate terms and pricing with suppliers, vendors, and freight forwarders across the UK, Europe, and globally
- Evaluate supplier performance and implement improvement plans where necessary
- Conduct vendor assessments through on-site visits and capability reviews
- Establish systems for evaluating and selecting suppliers, and maintain the approved supplier list
- Lead supplier meetings to review performance, provide feedback, and plan production needs
- Mitigate risks related to supply, cost, and compliance across the supply chain
- Define and manage inventory strategies to support production needs
- Ensure timely delivery of materials to production operations
- Own material cost objectives and collaborate with internal stakeholders to achieve targets
- Roll out and enforce the company’s procurement policy both internally and externally < i>Lead strategic sourcing efforts across European and Far Eastern markets
- Take a hands-on approach to identify opportunities for efficiency and cost-saving within production
Qualifications and Requirements:
- Relevant degree and/or CIPS qualification
- Strong working knowledge of ERP systems
- Full UK driving licence
- Proven experience in stakeholder management
This vacancy is being advertised by HSB Technical Ltd, who have been exclusively retained as the recruitment partner for this position.
Sr Analyst, Supply Chain
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**Ball is thrilled to receive Newsweek's 2023 Top 100 Global Most Loved Workplace award! As a sustainable product leader, we have over 16,000 global team members. From endlessly recyclable aluminum cans, and cups, to aerosol bottles, our goal is to contribute to a better community, society, and world.**
**Position overview:**
The **Senior Analyst, Supply Chain Strategy & Transformation** will be responsible for providing analysis and recommendations to support Ball Beverage Packaging EMEA Supply Chain Strategy. This will include providing investment analysis, working closely with the Supply Chain Planning and Execution, Manufacturing, Engineering, Finance & Growth teams.
**Key responsibilities include:**
+ Supports the analysis of strategic investment opportunities from scenario analysis through to AFE (Authorization for Expenditure) preparation. This includes supply chain planning and financial analysis, using cross-functional inputs from the regional strategic capital project team.
+ Supports the long-term Strategic Planning cycle (3-5 years), working closely with and at times supporting the Supply Chain Planning & Execution team.
+ Support footprint modeling (Ball and competitors) and optimisation scenario analysis.
+ Supports the maintenance of longer-term planning models, including network optimisation and competitive advantage analysis.
+ Retrieves sales, production, inventory, and financial data from various systems and reporting tools to leverage in broader analyses.
+ Works cross functionally with Finance, Operations, Supply Chain, & Growth teams to support cost-out & transformation initiatives.
+ Supports in preparation of presentations for various stakeholder groups, including Regional ELTs, O&SC Leadership Team and Global ELT.
+ Supports the preparation for Regional Strategy Meetings (RSM) and other strategic meetings throughout the year.
+ Manages regular team data maintenance, including but not limited to the footprint funnel in Excel, project financials, and recurring ELT project updates and actions.
+ Works collaboratively with the strategic capital project group and support them meeting project requirements within the proposed timeline.
+ Supports the Strategic Capital Projects Team to develop their reporting capabilities and work with other analysts to align processes across regions.
**What are we looking for?**
+ An analytical individual who excels in communication, organization and collaborative working.
+ Minimum bachelor's degree in engineering, Supply Chain, Business, Finance or similar function.
+ MS Office Suite, with high proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.
+ Data management and visualization tools such as: PowerBI, Tableau, Qlik Sense.
+ Analyzing and drawing insights from large datasets.
+ Producing effective presentations of complex datasets
**Ball Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We actively encourage applications from everybody, regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, faith, ability, or orientation** .
When you join Ball you belong to a team of over 16,000 members worldwide. Our products range from infinitely recyclable aluminium cans, cups to aerosol bottles solutions that enable our customers to contribute to a better world.
Each of us has a deep commitment to diversity and inclusion which is the foundation of our culture of belonging. Everyone at Ball is making a difference by doing what we love. Because what we create may change, but what we will always make is a difference.
Please note the advertised job title might vary from the job title on the contract due to local job title structure and global HR systems.
No agencies please.
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Head of Supply Chain
Posted 1 day ago
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Position: Head of Supply Chain
Job ID: 468/120
Location: Northampton
Rate/Salary: £70,000
Benefits: Excellent benefits package
Type: Permanent – Full Time
HSB Technical Ltd is a specialist recruiter operating within the Power & Propulsion, Shipbuilding, Maritime Shipping, Energy, and Subsea sectors. To view more vacancies, please visit:
We are currently recruiting for both permanent and contract positions across the UK and internationally.
Below is a detailed overview of the role: Head of Supply Chain
This is a strategic leadership position responsible for overseeing and optimising the entire supply chain function. The successful candidate will develop and implement efficient supply chain strategies, build strong supplier relationships, and ensure alignment with regulatory and environmental standards.
HSB Technical’s client is a respected and established organisation with a strong market presence.
Duties and Responsibilities of the Head of Supply Chain:
- You will: Review and enhance current supply chain practices in line with evolving environmental policies, regulations, and laws li>Define and track key performance metrics for cost, quality, and overall supply chain effectiveness
- Drive cost reduction initiatives across materials and standard components
- Monitor demand forecasts and manage any impact on supply chain activities with effective contingency planning
- Negotiate terms and pricing with suppliers, vendors, and freight forwarders across the UK, Europe, and globally
- Evaluate supplier performance and implement improvement plans where necessary
- Conduct vendor assessments through on-site visits and capability reviews
- Establish systems for evaluating and selecting suppliers, and maintain the approved supplier list
- Lead supplier meetings to review performance, provide feedback, and plan production needs
- Mitigate risks related to supply, cost, and compliance across the supply chain
- Define and manage inventory strategies to support production needs
- Ensure timely delivery of materials to production operations
- Own material cost objectives and collaborate with internal stakeholders to achieve targets
- Roll out and enforce the company’s procurement policy both internally and externally < i>Lead strategic sourcing efforts across European and Far Eastern markets
- Take a hands-on approach to identify opportunities for efficiency and cost-saving within production
Qualifications and Requirements:
- Relevant degree and/or CIPS qualification
- Strong working knowledge of ERP systems
- Full UK driving licence
- Proven experience in stakeholder management
This vacancy is being advertised by HSB Technical Ltd, who have been exclusively retained as the recruitment partner for this position.