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SalaryPurchasing and Logistics Coordinator
Up to £28,000
Mid Kent
Full Time – Permanent
Are you looking to join a well-established company, who will support your growth and development long term?
My client has a rare opening for an Logistics Coordinatorto join a vibrant team based in Mid Kent! This role is super varied so if you are organised, an all-rounder and have an aptitude to learn then continue reading!
Duties Include:
- Working closely with Operations Manager, providing comprehensive administrative support
- Maintaining and managing strong relationships with a database of over 300 retail customers.
- Sourcing materials.
- Negotiating with suppliers.
- Extensive reconciliation, spotting anomalies and proactively problem solving to avoid costly errors with supply chains.
- Arranging national and international transport both inbound and outbound (import/export) ensuring adherence to customs legislation.
- Building relationships with third party suppliers and custom agents to ensure a smooth transportation of goods.
- Extensive reporting using the internal systems as well as Microsoft Excel including formulas.
- Providing excellent customer care, finding, and communicating effective responses to queries and complaints
- Inputting stock reports and producing various documents and manuals.
The perfect candidate will have/be:
- Experience liaising, negotiating, and building relationships with custom agents.
- Some prior experience in or knowledge of international Import/Export
- A desire to develop with a can-do attitude.
- A meticulous attention to detail
- Excellent problem-solving and organisation skills
- Strong time management: the ability to prioritise.
This is a great opportunity for someone looking to join a company, who cultivate a 'family feel' and are expanding due to success.
Working with some fantastic high end customers, you will get exposure to a highly established company where you’ll be learning from the best!
Progression will be available for the right candidate!
If you feel you meet the above criteria, please apply online for immediate consideration.
This role is being handled by Sam Hasler, Transport, Logistics & Distribution Specialist at Pearson Whiffin Recruitment
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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £25,000.00-£28,000.00 per year
Schedule:
Day shift
Monday to Friday
Work Location:
Rochester
