About the role
We are seeking a Central Administrator to join our busy Distribution team.
In this role you will play a pivotal part in supporting the distribution department with various tasks such as reporting, inventory management, maintaining accurate records, co-ordinating stock movements, and assisting with the resolution of any distribution related issues.
Role Responsibility
- Providing high level admin support for the Central Distribution Team.
- Report compilation and distribution.
- Communicating with customers (Booker branches), 3PL's and internal stakeholders both verbally and in writing.
- Managing all goods in and goods out transactions for any 3PL activity.
- Stock reconciliation between Booker stock files and 3PL providers.
- Managing stock adjustments on Booker WMS (Warehouse Management system).
- Use of various systems – Booker WMS (Locator), 3PL's WMS, MIS (reporting tool for SAP) – training will be provided on all systems.
- Organising stock movements.
- Resolving delivery issues.
- Dealing with branch claims.
- 3PL Invoice validation.
- Supporting the business function as appropriate.
You will need
The ideal candidate:
Experience/understanding of working within a Distribution environment would be advantageous however is not essential.
Must have experience using MS office with advanced understanding of Microsoft Excel i.e. formulas, pivot tables, vlook ups. VBA macros preferred but not essential.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate at different levels, both internally and externally.
Strong level of numeracy skills.
Good attention to detail.
Customer Service Skills.
Ability to multitask.
Strong organisational skills.
Proactive and adaptable.
Be able to prioritise a varied workload and work on your own initiative.
Good time management.
Problem solving skills & Logical thinking.
Positive attitude to work.
Dependable.
Team player.
Willingness to learn.
Self-motivated
Whats in it for you
At Booker, along with being a great place to work and giving you an opportunity to get on in your career, we also offer the following fantastic package of benefits:
- A Booker colleague card with 10% off purchases at Booker and double discount events up to three times a year.
- After 3 months service, a Tesco colleague discount card with 10% increasing to 15% off most purchases at Tesco for a 4 day period after every four-weekly pay day, ie. thirteen times a year. In addition to 10% off at Tesco Cafe and 20% off all F&F purchases.
- 10% off pay monthly & SIM only deals with Tesco Mobile for yourself, along with further great deals through-out the year.
- Up to 30% off car, pet and home insurance at Tesco bank. Terms and conditions apply.
- Free eye test when you spend £50 or more. You can also save 30% when you spend £50 or more on glasses, prescription sunglasses and contact lenses.
- 50% off health checks at Tesco Pharmacy.
- Exclusive access to discounted RAC breakdown cover rates
- An exclusive deals and discounts website saving you money on everyday purchases including a cycle to work scheme.
- After 3 months service, you can join our annual Save As You Earn share scheme which allows you to buy Tesco shares in the future at a discount.
- Retirement savings plan (pension) - save up to 5% and Booker will match your contribution.
- Life Assurance - You are covered for death in service life cover of up to three times annual pay
- Health and Wellbeing support and resources including our 24/7, confidential Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family.
- A great holiday package
About The Company
Be part of something special. Join our team at Booker.
Booker is the UK's leading food & drink wholesaler. We are privileged to serve independent retailers, caterers and small businesses, from locations across the country.
Booker Group comprises of Booker Wholesale, Makro, Booker Direct, Classic Drinks, Ritter Courivaud and Chef Direct. Our customers include Premier, Family Shopper, Budgens and Londis retailers and we have one shared aim - improving choice, price and service for all our customers.
Our business is incredibly diverse, so it takes a wide range of skills to deliver the exceptional service our customers require.
Wherever you join us, you'll be part of an organisation that will help your career to keep moving forward.
- Booker Group is part of Tesco plc, however is operated separately from the core Tesco business and as such the benefits offered will be different from those offered at Tesco*