Purchasing & Logistics Administrator
Location: Maldon
£28,000 per annum
Purchasing, Logistics & Stores assistant required to join a business department in a local manufacturing business. This is a full time permanent role, working 8.30 - 5pm Monday - Friday.
You will join a team of 4 who oversee Stores, Purchasing & Logistics, reporting into the Procurement Manager. The ideal candidate will have a background in the administration of purchasing/ Stores / Planning and / or Shipping.
Day to Day Duties:
- Process and monitor purchase requisitions for company Systems, including offshore manufacturing shipping and associated documents.
- Progress purchase orders and coordinate with the finance department for invoicing upon completion.
- Liaise with suppliers regarding stock levels, lead times, and pricing.
- Assist with daily pick lists and packing, ensuring all shipments are adequately packaged for safe transit.
- Participate in stocktaking activities and maintain accurate inventory of all finished goods in stock.
- Organise finished goods for easy picking and maintain their condition.
- Keep track of non-finished goods stock inventory and work with the Procurement Team to replenish stock as needed, ensuring shelf-life requirements are met.
- Provide shipping information to the Sales team when requested.
- Prepare parts for internal work instructions and coordinate with the relevant department.
- Manage dispatch paperwork and customer-specific labelling requirements.
- Work with couriers to expedite delivery and shipping as required.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- The ideal candidate will have experience within purchasing / procurement or Stores within a support or admin role
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite of programs.
- Good understanding of MRP principles and use of internal systems.
- Excellent communication and organisational skills.
- Ability to multitask and prioritise in a fast-paced environment.
- Attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
Pay, Benefits & Working hours
- Basic salary of £28,000
- Private Health care
- Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme
- Death in service (4 times basic salary)
- Attractive office locations, with free on-site parking
- 25 days holiday per annum, plus bank holiday