Logistics Administrator

Think Specialist Recruitment

  • Kings Langley, Hertfordshire
  • £30,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 3 hours ago
Reference: 4592Logistics Administrator/Account Manager - Kings LangleyWe are delighted to be working exclusively with a valued client, who operate in a really exciting field. Our client are now looking to add to their thriving team and are keen to find someone to join them initially as a Logistics Administrator, whilst undertaking training to eventually move into an Account Manager role within their business. Our client are a well know distributor who are market leaders in their field, and this role isn't one that comes along often!The successful candidate will ideally be someone who is well organised and can demonstrate a good attention to detail. You would be providing assistance with the import and export of our client’s products, ensuring the most economical method possible is used. Whilst also arranging for finished goods to be packed on time for customer deliveries. We are really keen to speak with candidates that have experience working within stock control and logistics environments, however this isn't a necessary requirement.Eventually with training this role will move into an Account Manager position, so we'd be really keen to speak with candidates that may have an interest in design, food and drink or arts and crafts; as the Account Manager duties will see you responsible for helping to bring our clients products to life.This is a full-time position based in our clients office based close to the local train station, working Monday to Friday, 9am – 5pm. On offer is an attractive starting salary of £30k, an annual bonus, company discounts, a generous pension contribution and hybrid working after probation.Duties:
  • Working within a tight-knit Logistics team of three.
  • Placing, chasing and raising payment requests for purchase orders.
  • Managing and instructing suppliers, such as freight forwarders, factories in the UK and overseas, warehouses, packers.
  • Keeping all schedules up to date and accurate.
  • Raising sales orders and delivery notes.
  • Liaising with customers to book in deliveries, comment on stock availability including expiry dates and provide accurate expected delivery dates at all times.
  • Working closely with account managers within the department to jointly provide an exceptional service to customers.
  • Any other ad hoc tasks which may arise similar to the above.
Candidate requirements:
  • Confident working in a constantly changing fluid environment.
  • Able to work under high pressure during peak times.
  • An ability to multitask while still achieving accurate results to tight deadlines.
  • Cautious, methodical and logical.
  • Experience of stock control systems.
  • Some experience in Logistics either UK, or/and import, export.
  • Numerate, and commercially aware.
  • Excellent communicator.
  • Very good knowledge of Microsoft Office. (Excel/Word/PowerPoint)
  • Customer focussed, and always able to provide superb service.
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Think Specialist Recruitment is an independent support staff recruitment agency based in Hemel Hempstead and working across the Herts, Beds and Bucks area. We specialise in permanent, temporary and contract recruitment with areas of expertise including: administration, customer service/call centre, PA/secretarial, human resources, accountancy and finance, sales admin/sales support, marketing and IT Helpdesk/IT support.

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