JUNIOR SUPPLY CHAIN ADMINISTRATOR
WORK LOCATION: Gillingham, Kent, United Kingdom
CONTRACT: Full Time, permanent
SALARY RANGE: £26,000 - £28,000 gross annual salary
About Fuji Seal Europe
Fuji Seal Europe is part of Fuji Seal International, a Japanese rooted global leader in packaging solutions, specializing in pressure sensitive labels, shrink sleeve labels, spouted pouches and labeling machinery. With 129 years of experience and a strong international presence, Fuji Seal supports customers in the food, beverage, home & personal care, and pharmaceutical sectors. Innovation, quality, and sustainability are at the core of our approach, driven by continuous investment in people, technology, and solutions that support a circular economy.
The Role
As a Supply Chain Administrator, you will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day operation of the supply chain function. You will be responsible for processing purchase orders, monitoring supplier deliveries, maintaining accurate system data, managing stock-related transactions, and ensuring materials are available to support production schedules. Working closely with suppliers, planning, logistics, customer service, finance, and manufacturing teams, you will help ensure the smooth flow of materials and information across the business.
Your Key Responsibilities
- Manage day-to-day procurement administration activities including purchase orders, supplier follow-up, goods receipting, invoice matching, filing, and document archiving
- Liaise with suppliers, internal stakeholders, other Fuji Seal sites, and finance teams to resolve supply-related issues
- Review purchase requisitions and ensure compliance with approval processes
- Create and maintain supplier records within D365 and support supplier performance and continuity initiatives
- Monitor and maintain stock levels for consumables, packaging materials, stationery, uniforms, and other operational items
- Coordinate customer sample requests with Planning, Print, and Conversion departments
- Provide support to Production Planning activities, including job bag creation, raw material planning, and order fulfilment
- Support logistics operations, including dispatch preparation, transport coordination, and delivery management
- Maintain inventory accuracy within D365 and investigate stock discrepancies
- Collect waste data from vendors and prepare monthly reports to support environmental and HSE objectives
- Assist with customer complaint investigations, corrective actions, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives
- Process parcel shipments through approved courier services while maintaining efficiency and cost control
- Support and train users on D365-related supply chain processes when required
- Contribute to the development of systems and procedures that improve quality, efficiency, and cost performance
You Are a Great Fit for This Role If You
- Have a good standard of secondary education or equivalent qualification
- Have previous experience in purchasing, planning, supply chain administration, logistics, or a similar role
- Possess excellent attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy in your work
- Are comfortable working with ERP systems, ideally Microsoft Dynamics 365
- Have strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Communicate clearly and professionally with stakeholders at all levels
- Demonstrate integrity, accountability, and a customer-focused mindset
Why Join Fuji Seal
- Full-time permanent opportunity
- Gross annual salary of £26,000 - £28,000
- Working hours: 08:00 to 16:30 Monday to Thursday, 08:00 to 15:30 on Fridays
- Extensive opportunities for personal and professional development, supported by training programs, coaching, and clear career paths within an international organization
- The opportunity to work for a company with a strong commitment to sustainability and the development of circular economy solutions
- We work according to the Japanese waku waku principle: starting each day with energy and enthusiasm. Your ideas matter, and your impact on our technology and products will be clearly visible
- We believe diversity makes us stronger and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and respected. Our hiring process is open, fair, and welcoming to all, supported by our global and regional DE&I Committees and a culture that celebrates individuality
We look forward to welcoming curious, motivated professionals who want to grow with us and help shape the future of packaging solutions!