Administrative Assistant

GB Recruitment (England, Scotland, Wales); Coventry; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company is seeking an Administrative Assistant in Coventry to support administrative tasks within a team. Key responsibilities include operating IT/WMS systems, achieving departmental KPIs, and ensuring accuracy in data processing. Ideal candidates will have experience in supply chain operations, strong communication skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Excel. The company offers flexible working arrangements, free parking, and a comprehensive benefits package including a generous pension scheme.

Benefits

Free parking

On-site canteen

Generous pension scheme with employer contribution

Free confidential 24/7 GP consultations

Retail and lifestyle discounts

Affordable loans and savings schemes

Qualifications

• Experience in a supply chain environment is desirable.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office packages.
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Operate IT/WMS systems as required.
• Accountable for achieving site and departmental KPI's.
• Inputting and processing data to produce reports.
• Ensure 100% accuracy in all tasks.

Skills

Experience of working within a supply chain environment

Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft packages, especially Excel

Great communication skills

Attention to detail

Job description

Overview

Grade: O   Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time)   Shift patterns: Any 5 out of 7, 0600 - 1400 and 1400 - 2200 (rotating). Location: Coventry, CV2

Think you know DHL? Think again! We're not just about delivering parcels. DHL Supply Chain is the world's leading logistics company and our people are the unsung heroes who keep the cogs turning and the country running smoothly. We are looking for an Administrative Assistant to carry out administration tasks within a team environment to achieve key site targets / KPI's / objectives.

Responsibilities

• Operate IT/WMS systems as required
• Accountable for achieving site and departmental KPI's
• Inputting and processing data to produce reports
• Attention to detail and ensuring 100% accuracy

Qualifications / Skills

• Experience of working within a supply chain environment - desirable
• Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft packages, especially Excel
• Great communication skills
• Attention to detail

Why join us?

• Free parking and on-site canteen
• Flexible working – we’re happy to talk about alternative patterns at interview
• Generous pension scheme with 8% employer contribution, alongside a 4% employee contribution
• Free confidential 24/7 GP consultations
• Hundreds of retail and lifestyle discounts
• Affordable loans, savings schemes and free mortgage advice
• Visit https://careers.dhl.com/global/en/working-at-dhl-supply-chain to learn more

Who we are

We're the global leaders in supply chain management with 188,000 people in over 50 countries. Our expert teams work together to deliver for our customers across a range of industries including retail, automotive, healthcare and more.

Building an Inclusive Workplace

At DHL, we’re all about creating a workplace where everyone’s skills and experiences matter, and where you can be your true self every day. As proud supporters of the Armed Forces Covenant, we value the skills and experience of ex-service personnel and are dedicated to helping our veterans find jobs.

Please be aware that interviews are provisionally scheduled to take place during the week commencing 12th February. Applications received after this date may not be considered but will be added to our talent pool for future opportunities, subject to your consent. We review applications continuously and, where we have a large number of applications, the application period may close ahead of the provisional interview date. To ensure your application is considered we recommend submitting it as early as possible.