Job Title:
Logistics / Purchasing Assistant
Location:
Swindon
Salary:
Up to £26,000 per annum (pro-rated to £13,000 per annum based on part-time hours)
Job type: Permanent, Part- time
Working
Hours:
(8am to 12pm Monday to Friday) - 20hrs per week
Kosnic Lighting have a fantastic opportunity for a talented logistics professional to join our exciting and growing company. This is your chance to utilise your logistics experience in a busy role where you'll be helping to manage the purchase of stock and ensuring these are delivered to our warehouse in a timely manner. You must have excellent communication skills and able to work under pressure.
Main Duties:
Management and administration of shipping and airfreight deliveries of stock - preparing and checking shipping documents and ensuring costs are controlled
Liaise with external bodies and organisation, such as shipping authorities/customs/hauliers
Liaise with multiple suppliers in China and resolve any issues
Provide clear and regular communications on the arrival and movement of stock to internal teams
Scheduling and monitoring containers for arrival in Warehouse
Manage and maintain product and supplier information on system
Process purchase orders and managing the return of faulty goods
Assist the Assembly team and ordering parts and managing stockAbout you:
At least 2 years experience of working in a similar role or logistics environment
A sound understanding of international shipping terms and customs clearance documentation/processes
The ability to communicate with people across all levels of the business.
Highly organised, flexible, able to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Multitasking and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritise workload
Good attention to detail and accuracy
Enjoys working in a small team
Confident I.T skills, particularly in Excel
Enjoys helping others, answering queries and resolving issues
Mandarin speaking would be fantastic but not essentialWhy work for us?
Alongside having the opportunity to work with a fantastic, family friendly company, you will have access to the following benefits:
Quarterly bonus to top up your earning potential
Starting holiday entitlement of 23 days plus Bank holidays increasing up to 27 days
Private healthcare cover which includes dental and optical cashback
Pension
Contribution to gym membership
Up to 3 chillax days a year
Access to Employee Assistance Program
Cycle to Work scheme
Major discount on our cool company lighting products
Free hot drinks
Free parking
We love to socialise and celebrate - Christmas party, Chinese New Year, and lots of eating generallyApply Now
Please only apply if you live within travelling distance to Swindon.
Candidates must have the right to work in the UK.
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