Supply Chain Job - Logistics & Customer Service Assistant - London

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  • West London
  • £40,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
  • Apply easily
Supply Chain Job - Logistics & Customer Service Assistant - London
  • £40,000pa
  • Permanent - Hybrid
  • Central London
  • Ref: 23089
Title: Logistics & Customer Service AssistantStatus: PermanentSalary: £40,000paWork hour: Mon to Fri, 9:00 – 17:00Hybrid: least 2 days per week (Tuesdays and Wednesdays) at the office.Location: West LondonThe role’s main aim is to support the daily logistics operations and coordinate activities between customers, external partners and our commercial team.Logistics & Customer Service Assistant - Key Responsibilities
  • Respond to customer inquiries professionally and promptly, ensuring accurate and appropriate responses—either directly or by liaising with relevant departments.
  • Act as the main point of contact for delivery tracking, shipping status, and related logistics queries.
  • Manage end-to-end order processing:
  • Receive and validate purchase orders
  • Allocate stock and arrange transport
  • Prepare shipping/export documentation
  • Issue order confirmations and accurate invoices in a timely manner
  • Liaise daily with third-party warehouses (UK & Overseas) to coordinate dispatches, check stock availability, and resolve shipment issues.
  • Maintain and update documentation databases, including Certificates of Analysis and Certificates of Origin.
  • Provide general administrative support for logistics and sales teams.
  • Provide backup support for the dispatch of samples.
Logistics & Customer Service Assistant - Skills and experience
  • Previous experience in a logistics, customer service or order management role
  • Experience with invoicing processes and customer documentation handling.
  • Strong organisational and time management skills; able to meet deadlines under pressure.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; knowledge of Spanish or other European languages is a plus.
  • Numerate, accurate and detail oriented.
  • Good organisation skills, able to work to strict deadlines and under pressure.
  • Working knowledge of Excel (basic to intermediate) and other MS Office applications.
  • Working knowledge of SAP (or Oracle or Sage for invoicing) would be an advantage.
  • Basic understanding of export/import regulations and documentation is desirable.
  • Highly flexible, culturally adaptable and results oriented.
  • Highest ethical standards. Lead by example.
  • Outstanding references.
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