Synthomer is a leading supplier of high-performance, highly specialised polymers and ingredients that play vital roles in key sectors such as coatings, construction, adhesives, and health and protection – growing markets that serve billions of end users worldwide. Headquartered in London, UK and publicly listed there since 1971, we employ c.3,900 employees across our 5 innovation centres of excellence and more than 29 manufacturing sites across Europe, North America and Asia. Around 20% of our sales volumes are from new and patent protected products.
At our innovation centres of excellence in the UK, Germany, China, Malaysia and Ohio, USA we collaborate closely with our customers to develop new products and enhance existing ones tailored to their needs, with an increasing range of sustainability benefits. Since 2021, we have been proud holders of the London Stock Exchange Green Economy Mark, which recognises green technology businesses making a significant contribution to a more sustainable, low-carbon economy.
We’re looking for a Logistics Planning & Stock Control Assistant to join our team on a 6‑month contract, supporting our Plant Logistics and Stock Control teams during a particularly busy period. This role is perfect for someone with strong administrative or logistics experience who’s ready to step into a varied, operational support role.
6‑Month Fixed Term Contract - Harlow, ESSEX Site 5 days per week full time.
What You’ll Be Doing
Plant Logistics Responsibilities
1. Manage logistics for UK and EU customer orders
2. Process import/export customs requirements for EU shipments
3. Learn the full MAM end‑to‑end process (full training provided)
4. Book transport across multiple modes and prepare accurate loading lists
5. Work closely with Customer Service
6. Raise requisitions for raw materials and packaging via MD04
7. Raise STOs for shipments to external storage and toll manufacturing partners
8. Use CRM system to order ad hoc materials
9. Conduct stock counts and follow up with reporting
What You’ll Bring
10. SAP experience Essential
11. Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
12. Proven organisational and problem‑solving skills
13. Confident communicator, both written and verbal
🌍 Global Benefits Overview
14. 💰 Competitive, market-aligned compensation
15. 🎯 Discretionary global bonus scheme
16. 📈 Discretionary Long-Term Incentive Plan (LTIP) – for senior positions
17. 🚗 Company car or car allowance – varies by region and role
18. 🩺 Healthcare – tailored to regional locations
19. 👶 Parental leave and family support – maternity, paternity, adoption (aligned with regional policies)
20. 🏡 Working options – flexibility where it matters, based on role and business needs
21. 📚 Learning & development opportunities – training, online platforms, buddy/mentorship programs, Internal Synthomer University with L&D offers
22. 💙 Wellbeing support – employee assistance program (EAP), mental health resources, wellbeing initiatives
23. 🌱 Retirement / pension contributions – plans vary by country
24. 🤝 Culture of Inclusion – where everyone can thrive
25. 🏆 Performance culture, global reward & recognition programmes