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:
-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