Logistics / Purchasing Assistant - Bluetownonline Ltd : Job Details

Job Title: Logistics / Purchasing Assistant

Location: Swindon (will be required to visit Newbury office occasionally)

Salary: Up to £26,000 per annum, dependent on experience

Job type: Full Time, Permanent

About Us:

The Company is a successful family run business experiencing rapid growth. Its increasing brand presence and innovative products have been pivotal to its ongoing success and we want that to continue and for you to be a part of that.

About the Role:

We have a fantastic opportunity for a talented logistics professional to join our 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 our warehouse in a timely manner. You must have excellent communication skills and able to work under pressure.

Key Responsibilities:

• 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
• Liaise with multiple suppliers in China and resolve any issues
• Processing purchase orders
• Provide clear and regular communications on the arrival and movement of stock to internal teams
• Scheduling containers for arrival in Warehouse
• Manage and maintain product and supplier information on system
• Assist with the quality control of goods ordered, liaising with suppliers with regards to faulty goods

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 and efficient
• 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

Benefits:

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
• Access to Employee Assistance Program
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Free hot drinks
• Free parking

Additional Information:

Candidates must have the right to work in the UK.

Following on from submitting your application, you will enter a shortlisting phase. Due to some response rates being extremely high on our roles, please note that you will be contacted directly if we’d like to progress with your application, however if you have not heard from us within 2 weeks, please assume your application has been unsuccessful.

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Please click on the APPLY button to send your CV and cover letter for this role, detailing your salary expectations and experience.

Candidates with the experience or relevant job titles of: Logistics Administrator, Transport Planner, Logistics Coordinator, Transport Coordinator, Administrative Assistant, Customer Support, Support Administrator, Support Staff, Business Administrator, Customer Support Advisor, Customer Services Officer, Admin Support, Logistics Analyst, Purchaser, Procurement Admin, Purchasing Assistant may also be considered for this role.