Purchasing Logistic Assistant
- Location: Newbury
- Salary: £28,000 - £32,000
- Job Type: Full-time
We are looking for a Purchasing Logistic Assistant to join our team. This role involves processing orders, liaising with suppliers and customers, and supporting the Sales/Estimating teams. The ideal candidate will be a proactive, detail-oriented individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment.
Day-to-day of the role:
- Process Sales Orders and raise Purchase Orders on SAP Business One.
- Handle sample requests and liaise with suppliers/customers regarding orders, schedules, deliveries, and disputes.
- Assist Sales/Estimating teams with up-to-date price lists and order statuses.
- Book collections from overseas and deal with hauliers.
- Schedule deliveries to UK sites and prepare dispatch notes.
- Update and manage the collections-deliveries log.
- Obtain proof of deliveries and assist with various ad hoc duties.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Experience in a purchasing/logistics role is ideal but not essential.
- Knowledge of SAP Business One or a similar system is preferable.
- Strong customer service skills and intermediate computer skills, including the Microsoft Office package.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
- Capable of multitasking while maintaining quality.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to plan, organise, and prioritise workload with minimal supervision.
- Team player who is adaptable to changes in the work environment.
- Highest level of integrity, competent, self-motivated, and proactive.
- Ability to use own initiative.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary.
- Opportunity to work in a dynamic and supportive team environment.
- Professional development and career advancement opportunities.
To apply for the Purchasing Logistic Assistant position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.