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SalaryAs the Transport Administrator, you will be responsible for supporting the Transport Supervisors and Managers in keeping the operation running smoothly and effectively. You will be expected to gather information from driver control sheets and update the internal systems daily as well as producing paperwork for drivers' deliveries, attention to detail is key.
What will you be doing as a Transport Administrator: -
- Responsible for raising POs on SAP
- Updating KPI data (Agency/Drivers hours/Fuel/mpg)
- Maintaining Drivers Hours utilising excel spreadsheets
- Updating hours/holidays on internal database
- Daily Walk Round Checks, accurately recording updates
- Producing Drivers Daily Packs
- Emailing Daily Driving Records
- Scanning PODs and DDR's
- Logging Returned product
- Responding to email requests
- Liaising with other departments
- Generating business data
Shift Patterns:
Monday - Friday 8.30am - 12.30pm or 9.30am - 13.30pm.
Pease note during training weeks 1 - 4 hours will be Monday - Wednesday 08.00am - 16.00pm
What do I need to qualify for the Transport Administrator:
- Ability to plan workloads to achieve timed deadlines
- IT literate including experience in Excel, Word and Microsoft Teams
- Knowledge of SAP is desirable, but not essential as training can be given
- Good attention to detail
- Communication - the successful applicant will need to communicate effectively with others, both within the company and with external providers
- Teamwork - the individual will need to work as part of a team and to work effectively with people at all levels in the organisation
- Organisation - the ideal person for this role will be able to organise their own workload to meet deadlines and assist others in organising theirs
What we offer:
- Competitive Salary + Bonus Pro Rata
- Pension Plan with a maximum company contribution of 12%
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays with an opportunity to purchase additional days
- Staff discount
- Ongoing support and development
- Free lunch at our onsite canteen
- Free onsite car parking
- Friendly and supportive environment offering exceptional reward and recognition
About Us:
Howdens Joinery is the UK's number one trade kitchen supplier providing thousands of products across kitchens, joinery, and hardware. We have over 800 depots throughout the UK and Europe - making us the first choice for more than 460,000 loyal trade professionals. With an ambitious and credible growth plan, we continue to build on our £2.3 billion sales made last year.
There is a strong entrepreneurial ethos and the opportunity to develop within a fast-paced and commercial environment. That, along with a competitive salary, development opportunities, and exciting rewards, are among the reasons why our people enjoy working for Howdens - and why we have been named as one of the 10 Best Big Companies to Work For.
How to apply:
We are building a future where world-class service, innovation, and sustainability are embedded within our DNA. If Howdens sounds like the kind of place where you can build and develop your career as a Demand Planner, then we are keen to hear from you.
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