Job Title: Logistics / Purchasing Assistant
Location: Swindon (will be required to visit Newbury office occasionally)
Salary: Up to £26,000 per annum, dependent on experience
Job type: Full Time, Permanent
About Us:
The Company is a successful family run business experiencing rapid growth. Its increasing brand presence and innovative products have been pivotal to its ongoing success and we want that to continue and for you to be a part of that.
About the Role:
We have a fantastic opportunity for a talented logistics professional to join our exciting and growing company. This is your chance to utilise your logistics experience in a busy role where you’ll be helping to manage the purchase of stock and ensuring these are delivered to our warehouse in a timely manner. You must have excellent communication skills and able to work under pressure.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Management and administration of shipping and airfreight deliveries of stock – preparing and checking shipping documents and ensuring costs are controlled
2. Liaise with external bodies and organisation, such as shipping authorities/customs
3. Liaise with multiple suppliers in China and resolve any issues
4. Processing purchase orders
5. Provide clear and regular communications on the arrival and movement of stock to internal teams
6. Scheduling containers for arrival in Warehouse
7. Manage and maintain product and supplier information on system
8. Assist with the quality control of goods ordered, liaising with suppliers with regards to faulty goods
About you:
9. At least 2 years experience of working in a similar role or logistics environment
10. A sound understanding of international shipping terms and customs clearance documentation/processes
11. The ability to communicate with people across all levels of the business.
12. Highly organised, flexible and efficient
13. Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines
14. Multitasking and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritise workload
15. Good attention to detail and accuracy
16. Enjoys working in a small team
17. Confident I.T skills, particularly in Excel
18. Enjoys helping others, answering queries and resolving issues
19. Mandarin speaking would be fantastic but not essential
Benefits:
Alongside having the opportunity to work with a fantastic, family friendly company, you will have access to the following benefits:
20. Quarterly bonus to top up your earning potential
21. Starting holiday entitlement of 23 days plus Bank holidays increasing up to 27 days
22. Private healthcare cover which includes dental and optical cashback
23. Pension
24. Contribution to gym membership
25. Access to Employee Assistance Program
26. Cycle to Work scheme
27. Free hot drinks
28. Free parking
Additional Information:
Candidates must have the right to work in the UK.
Following on from submitting your application, you will enter a shortlisting phase. Due to some response rates being extremely high on our roles, please note that you will be contacted directly if we’d like to progress with your application, however if you have not heard from us within 2 weeks, please assume your application has been unsuccessful.
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