Location: Windsor, UK
Salary: Up to £35k
Job Type: Fulltime, Permanent
Company overview
En Route International operates globally as part of dnata, one of the world’s largest combined air services providers. With offices in the UK, USA, Australia and UAE, En Route supplies premium baked goods, meals and snacks to the travel industry. We focus on partnering with world-class manufacturers, customising products and packaging to suit individual customer needs while managing a complex supply chain with the highest levels of precision.
Job purpose
To support the Supply Chain department in performing the day to day tasks of the Logistics and Stock Control team. Ensuring the efficient and cost-effective fulfilment of all Customer and Supplier requirements, while maintaining very high levels of stock accuracy.
Key responsibilities
* Work closely with nominated 3PL’s to ensure pick accuracy and on time deliveries to all customers
* Arrange import/export documentation, coordinating with our freight agents and 3PL’s to ensure compliance and smooth movement of goods
* Coordinate arrangement of air and sea freight transportation across Europe & Middle East, including placing of Purchase Orders, communication of schedules, resolution of any issues and engagement with supplier, freight agent and customer accordingly
* Provide high levels of stock control with timely and accurate transaction processing and frequent reconciliation. Ensure all inventory issues are identified, captured, notified appropriately and fixed quickly.
* Manage the disposal of excess and obsolete stock, ensuring the best possible return wherever possible.
* Work to maximise vehicle utilization and minimize freight costs wherever possible
* Ensure the accurate capture of all logistics issues to ensure we can accurately measure the service our customers receive.
* Look for opportunities to mitigate costs, do things more efficiently and anticipate issues that may arise in future, communicating these to relevant stakeholders
* Undertake any further duties which may from time to time be assigned
This job description is not intended to be either prescriptive or exhaustive, but is issued as a general framework at the time of writing.
Person Specification
* Supply Chain, Logistics or Distribution experience
* Stock/Inventory Management
* Basic Import/Export experience preferred but not essential
Knowledge and skills
* Experience of Microsoft Business Central preferred but not essential
* Intermediate IT skills: Outlook, Excel, Word, Powerpoint
* Experience working with ERP systems (Navision/Business Central/SAP etc.)
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills
* Good organisational skills
* Strong attention to detail
* Ability to prioritise workload, multitask and work to deadlines
* Ability to work on own initiative and with multiple stakeholders
* Flexible to take on extra and varied tasks when required
* Enjoy working in a fast paced environment
* Proactive and quick thinking in solving problems
* Have a positive attitude with a strong passion for what you do