Expeditor

Nicholas Associates; Hutton; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Nicholas Associates is recruiting an Expeditor to join our Essex-based engineering and manufacturing team. The role is a 12-month fixed-term contract with hybrid working, office-based initially and moving to 2 days per week from home.

Salary is 28,000 per annum. You will support the Procurement/Purchasing Team by ensuring import/export paperwork is in place, chasing suppliers and logistics to secure on-time deliveries, and maintaining product availability.

Qualifications

• Previous expediting, buying, purchase administration or procurement support is preferred.
• Attention to detail and teamwork are important.

Responsibilities

• Expedite orders by coordinating with Procurement and Purchasing Teams to ensure paperwork is in place.
• Chase suppliers and logistics to ensure on-time delivery and product availability.

Skills

English language

Tools

MRP / ERP systems

Job description

Position : Expeditor

Location : Brentwood, Basildon, Essex

Tenure : 12 months Fixed term contract initially

Sector : Engineering, manufacturing

Salary : 28,000

Hours : Monday to Thursday days flexitime, Friday midday finish

Hybrid : Initially office based whilst you settle in then moving to 2 days per week from home if wanted

Visa : No visa support is available, you MUST have the right to live and work in the UK

What does an expeditor do ?

An expeditor works with the Procurement / Purchasing Team offering assistance with making sure that all relevant import / export paperwork is in place, chasing suppliers and logistics companies to ensure that delivery is expected, and generally making sure that products are available when are where they are needed.

This role will see you working with a very well established engineering / manufacturing organisation that supplies technical products worldwide. Their business is growing at a very fast rate, and although this role is initially offered on a 12 month fixed term contract there is a high likelihood of it being made permanent in due course.

Previous experience of expediting, buying, purchase administration, procurement support, import or export administration or similar is preferred although common sense, attention to detail and team playing skills are more important.

You will work as part of a team dealing with manufacturers on a global basis, so excellent written and spoken English skills are essential.

Experience of MRP / ERP systems is beneficial

Experience of freight forwarders, and the import / export of goods to the USA / Canada along with customs requirements (B3 etc) would be perfect but training is available

Key Words

Expeditor, Purchasing Assistant, Procurement, Administration, Import, Export, Customs, English, Canada, USA, B3, Engineering, Manufacturing, Freight forwarder, logistics, Brentwood, Basildon, Essex

About Us

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options.

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