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
Our client has a fantastic opportunity for a talented logistics professional to join their 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 their 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 stock
About 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 essential
Why work for them?
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 their cool company products
* Free hot drinks
* Free parking
* They love to socialise and celebrate – Christmas party, Chinese New Year, and lots of eating generally
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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