Our well-established family run client based in Tetbury, who is the UKs leading business for supplying to the retail market are currently recruiting for a Supply Chain Assistantto join their friendly and supportive team on a full-time permanent basis.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a successful and growing company. The ideal candidate will have a natural flare for being organised and thrive in a collaborative environment!
Responsibilities:
All potential candidates should read through the following details of this job with care before making an application.
-Support overseas purchasing activities, including raising purchase orders and tracking confirmations
-Liaise with overseas suppliers to monitor production progress and agreed lead times
-Track container movements from factory dispatch through to UK arrival
-Coordinate with freight forwarders, shipping agents, and UK transport providers
-Monitor ETDs, ETAs, vessel schedules, and port updates, escalating delays where required
-Ensure all import documentation is correctly prepared and filed
-Support customs clearance processes in conjunction with freight partners
-Assist with planning, booking slots, and warehouse delivery scheduling
-Update ERP systems with accurate order, shipment, and stock data
Candidate Attributes:
-Organised and able to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
-Excellent attention to detail
-Willingness xsngvjr to support hands-on operational and warehouse activities as required
-Positive can do attitude
Hours: Monday - Friday 8.30am to 5pm
Salary: up to £30,000 depending on experience + excellent benefits package including-
-25 days holiday plus bank holidays
-Enhanced company pension scheme
-Death in service policy
-Fresh fruit/refreshments
-Company social events
-EAP programme