Purchasing & Logistics Administrator - Stratford-upon-Avon - Full-time, permanent - Salary upto £32,000 per annum
Arden Personnel are supporting a growing, design-led business with an international customer base to recruit a super-organised Purchasing & Logistics Administrator. This role sits right at the centre of the operation — making sure stock is ordered, shipped and received smoothly across UK and overseas warehouses.
If you like detail, timelines and tidy systems, you’ll fit in nicely.
What will be the day to day responsibilities for this Purchasing and Logistics Administrator role
You’ll be the main point of contact between the UK office and overseas suppliers/factories, keeping orders and shipments moving.
Raise purchase orders and keep suppliers updated
Arrange and track global shipments to UK / Europe / overseas warehouses
Book freight forwarders and manage delivery dates
Keep shipping trackers and ETAs fully up to date
Upload deliveries into the system and update stock records
Prepare shipping/customs documentation
Liaise with suppliers to resolve delays or quantity issues
Support stock control and warehouse transfers
Help with bespoke/special orders and ensure customers are kept informed
Work with accounts to process factory and freight payments
It’s varied, deadline-driven and ideal for someone who likes to know where everything is at any given moment.
What skills and experience do I need for this Purchasing and Logistics Administrator role
We’d love to hear from you if you have:
Strong Excel skills (this is a must)
Experience in purchasing, logistics, supply chain or international shipping
Confidence using stock/ERP systems (Sage would be an advantage)
Great communication skills for dealing with suppliers, freight and warehouses
A really high level of accuracy and organisation
An interest in improving processes as the business grows
Knowledge of import/customs paperwork would be useful
What’s on offer for this Purchasing and Logistics Administrator role
Salary of upto £32,000 per annum
22 days holiday per annum
Free parking
Pension scheme
A busy, interesting role in an international setup
Supportive team and room to develop
Real ownership of your area — you’ll be trusted to get things done
A nice mix of admin, coordination and problem-solving
Why work for us?
A collaborative, forward-thinking culture where values aren’t just words—they’re lived. We believe in clarity, empowerment, and positivity, and we champion peripheral thinking, consistency, and expertise. If you thrive in a business that values direction, recognition, and decisive action, you’ll feel right at home here.
(If you get a small thrill from a perfectly updated shipment tracker… this is your moment.)
Interested?
We’re reviewing CVs now! Apply today or contact Arden Personnel for more information.
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Arden Personnel is a local independent recruitment agency with offices in Alcester, Warwickshire and Redditch, Worcestershire.
We recruit for companies based in Alcester, Evesham, Bidford-on-Avon, Stratford-upon-Avon, Henley-in-Arden, Leamington Spa, Redditch, Bromsgrove, and Studley.
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