Supply Chain Apprentice

Responsive Engineering Ltd provides a complete diverse, end-to-end manufacturing capabilities under one roof. Utilising technology and highly skilled employees, we provide discreet components or full-service offerings to our customers to a very high standard. As a company, we value safety, collaboration, excellence, innovation, and trust – ensuring strong partnerships and a commitment to continuous improvement. Our ideal candidate will embody these values and demonstrate a dedication to fostering a safe, positive, and supportive work environment. We are committed to being first in line when it comes to taking responsibility for complex manufacturing solutions and to be recognised for customer and employee excellence. Overall, Responsive Engineering Ltd is dedicated to delivering manufacturing engineered solutions that meet the needs of our customers, while upholding our core values of collaboration, excellence, innovation, safety, and trust.

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff. 

What you’ll do at work: 

• Raising purchase orders within the ERP system (Epicor)
• Goods receiving within Epicor
• Serving as a point of contact for REL when working directly with subcontractors 
• Liaising with internal stakeholders and advising when raw materials and subcontracted parts have arrived 
• Assisting in the creation of tenders for goods and services 
• Expediting orders and escalating as required 
• Monitor supplier performance and support the QCD monthly meeting (Quality Cost and Delivery) 
• Support with invoice queries 
• Learn and apply core supply chain skills to support both inbound (goods in) and outbound (goods out) logistics operations. 
• Rotate across departments within Responsive Engineering to understand and support various aspects of production and supply chain processes
• Assist in maintaining the timely flow of resources to manufacturing teams, ensuring all items meet required specifications and deadlines 
• Monitor and ensure customer deliveries are on time and in full, proactively progressing any delayed shipments. 
• Investigate issues related to goods in transit, liaising with the relevant department and transport providers to gather facts, assess the situation, follow claims through to resolution, documenting and communicating outcomes 
• Support the claims process from initiation through to resolution, documenting outcomes and communicating updates to relevant stakeholders