Supply Chain Assistant (Permanent)

I am looking for a diligent and capable Supply Chain Assistant wanting to work for a growing and well established company in the Midlands.

If you meet the below criteria we would love to speak to you :)

• Have experience in speaking to suppliers in the Far East and Europe
• Knowledge of imports/supply chain
• Thrive in a fast paced environment
• Enjoy the challenges that working in supply chain can bring

This role is a brand new role to the business, you will work as part of a small, friendly and supportive team.

• £23,000 - £25,000 depending on experience
• 08:30 - 17:00 Mon - Fri
• Part-time hours also available (30 hours + p/w - salary pro rota)
• 20 days hol + BH (accrue each year until 23 days)
• Parking on-site

Responsibilities

You will work with the Supply Manager, to provide administrative support associated with the supply chain from the UK, European and Far East Suppliers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Raising purchase orders via our computer system, processing with the suppliers and progressing through to receipt of goods
• Checking order acknowledgements; notifying and resolving queries with suppliers
• Arranging container shipments from Far East ports. Liaising closely with nominated freight forwarding agents
• Co-ordinating European supplier deliveries and collections to ensure timely arrival
• Collating and processing all import documentation
• Maintaining arrival dates on the computer system for all products, to ensure accuracy of information on stock arrivals and budgeted spend
• Liaising closely with other departments to ensure customer requirements are met
• Maintaining information on various Purchasing spreadsheet as necessary
• Providing assistance to the Supply Manager as required

About you?

• Have experience in supply chain and freight imports (or similar) from Europe and the Far East
• Experience dealing with a number of international suppliers
• Understanding of import documentation
• You must have excellent attention to detail
• Have strong administrative experience
• Well organised, self-motivated and work well under pressure
• Excellent verbal and written skills
• Confident communicator
• Enjoy working in a fast paced environment
• Ability to prioritise

Interviews are taking place

Apply today! :)

Randstad Business Support acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Business Support is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.