Job Description

Join the Magic

Our Mission

At Puratos, we create innovative food solutions for the health and well-being of people everywhere. As the global leader in bakery, patisserie and chocolate ingredients, we help our customers to be successful with their business, by turning technologies and experiences from food cultures around the world into new opportunities.

We are more than 10,000 employees in over 85 countries and a consolidated turnover of 3.1 billion euros (in 2023). Our passion for innovation, a pioneering spirit and the unique Puratos culture drive our solid growth and vision for the future. This, along with our commitment to our local communities, is what makes working at Puratos so magical.

To strengthen our team in Puratos Fourayes, near Sittingbourne, Kent, we are looking for a:

Supply Chain Administrator

Sittingbourne UK

Your Mission

Reporting to the Production Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible booking off raw materials which supply the site. They will also work closely with the Planning and Customer Liaison Manager to support the planning and customer service team in delivering a first-rate 28customer experience.

Please note that this role is carried out from an office based in our food factory. As such the successful candidate will not be allowed to wear jewellery beyond a plain wedding band and will not be able to wear false nails.

What you will do

Ensure all raw material stock usage is recorded on the MRP system, investigating stock discrepancies and maintaining a log of resolutions.

Maintain a transport log, recording pallet quantities delivered, customers delivered to, and all associated costs/savings.

Accurately process customer orders using the MRP system, ensuring business standard MOQ's are met and raising non-conformance with customers as required.

Communicate changes to quantity or delivery dates with customers, keeping a record of all communications.

Expedite customer queries or questions efficiently, maintaining a record of all communications and resolutions.

Ensure all customer orders are fulfilled on time and in full, maximizing throughput while minimizing plant downtime.

Communicate daily delivery requirements with the transport business partner(s), ensuring planned despatch times are met and achieving the best truck fill and price per pallet.

What we expect from you

The ideal candidate would have:

High levels of numeracy and literacy. Good communication skills, both written and verbal. Proficiency in Microsoft programs (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams). Good keyboard skills. Ability to stay calm and professional under pressure. Good record-keeping skills. High attention to detail. Experience in a similar role, preferably in the food industry.

What you can expect from Puratos

28,000 per annum.

5% bonus scheme.

Core hours will be 40 hours per week. The team shares shifts to ensure the office is staffed between 06:00 - 17:00.

22 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays.

Opportunities for career growth and development.

Comprehensive training and support, with 4 training days planned for every worker in 2025.

Employee benefits platform.

Cycle to work scheme.

A positive and inclusive work environment.

We are a warm family company with a historical growth track record and a clear long-term vision for the future. We promote a caring, trustful and respectful work environment by putting people first.

We at Puratos cultivate an inclusive global workplace that fully embraces diversity and equal

opportunities for all. We strive to reflect the richness of our customers, communities and society, accelerating our ability to innovate and deliver on our commitments.

If you'd like to know a bit more about what we do at Puratos Fourayes follow this link: https://www.puratos.co.uk/en/about-puratos/puratos-fourayes

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 28,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

Bonus scheme
Benefits:

Additional leave Company events Company pension Cycle to work scheme Employee discount Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Referral programme
Schedule:

8 hour shift Monday to Friday No weekends Overtime
Application question(s):

We are based in a rural location near Sittingbourne, there is no public transport. Do you have your own vehicle to get to work? Will you require sponsorship for a work visa?
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 06/07/2025