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. &(phone number removed); Send your CV to (url removed) &(phone number removed); Call us on (phone number removed) Alcester or Redditch (phone number removed) Arden Personnel – Connecting Talent with Opportunity 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. We want your experience with using a recruitment agency to be good and will always endeavour to get back to all applicants. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn for all updates of live vacancies Arden Personnel is an equal opportunities employer that welcomes applications from all age groups. We recruit in the following sectors: Administration, PA/Executive Assistants, Secretarial, Reception, Marketing, IT, HR, Finance, Customer Services, Purchasing, Supply Chain, Engineering and many others