Administrator - PP Associates : Job Details

PP Associates are once again supporting a large business in South Liverpool to find an experienced Administrator for a 12-month fixed-term contract to cover a period of parental leave.

Your new Administrator role will start at the beginning of January 2025 until the end of December 2025, and you will receive a full handover, training, and support to help you achieve your goals. You will work in a small team and have a complete support system in place so that you are fully competent before the parental leave starts. You will initially be fully office-based and will have the opportunity to work from home between 1 to 2 days per week post-probation. Your team are focussed, busy, and light-hearted and can't wait to meet you.

Your Administrator duties will include:

• Amend purchase orders and sales confirmations accurately.
• Develop and track delivery schedules.
• Communicate daily with overseas suppliers for samples and artwork.
• Ensure timely delivery of samples and submissions.
• Handle customer communications promptly.
• Verify bulk test reports with suppliers.
• Build strong customer and supplier relationships.
• Coordinate shipping and manufacturing, ensuring correct freight charges.
• Oversee the full import process.
• Verify consignment costs against quotes.
• Update forwarders with customs codes.
• Schedule and monitor shipments, updating stakeholders.
• Coordinate unloading with warehouse staff and distribution centres.

Experience & Skills Required:

• Up to date and relevant experience working in a similar role
• Experience in shipping/merchandising is preferred but not essential
• IT literate with Microsoft Packages - Outlook, Excel, and Word
• Open to learning
• Deadline driven
• Organised and efficient

Salary & Benefits:

• £24,000 to £28,000 depending on experience
• 20 days holiday + bank holidays
• Company pension
• On-site parking
• Full training and support to help you be a success in the role