Logistics Administrator

Drnewitt; Liverpool City Region; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A market-leading food business located in Runcorn is seeking a Logistics Administrator. This is a full-time position where you will provide essential administrative support to the logistics team and facilitate communication with suppliers and customers. Ideal candidates are detail-oriented communicators with a knack for data management. The role offers a hybrid working option after probation and generous benefits, including 25 holiday days and a 6% matched pension.

Benefits

25 days holidays

6% matched pension

Life assurance 3x salary

Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication abilities.
• Ability to work both independently and in teams.
• Capability to manage large data sets effectively.
• Tenacious, diligent, and resilient attitude towards tasks.

Responsibilities

• Provide general administrative support to the logistics team.
• Maintain accurate data entry and record-keeping.
• Ensure effective communication with suppliers and customers.
• Assist in documentation and report preparation.
• Support ongoing projects and monitor timelines.
• Deliver excellent customer service.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Attention to detail

Data handling and analysis

IT & PC proficiency

Logistics experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

AS400

Transportation Management Systems

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Job Description

Market Leading Food Business now recruiting...

PERMANENT FULL TIME ROLE

BASED RUNCORN CHESHIRE

Company

Our client specialise in the sourcing development import and distribution of food products. They serve predominantly UK based customers : retailers foodservices manufacturers wholesalers defence services and public institutions.

Their goal is to be the pivotal link in the food chain enabling their customers to access the supply market more effectively whilst providing competitive advantage through innovation.

Role

They are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join their team as a Logistics Administrator. You will have the opportunity to gain valuable experience and develop essential skills in various aspects of business and administration. This position is based in Runcorn and could be suitable for someone who is eager to kickstart their career in a dynamic and fast-paced environment or for someone looking to build on previous logistics experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Administrative Support : Assist in providing general administrative support to the team including managing incoming calls responding to emails filing documents and maintaining compliance within the logistics team.
• Data Entry and Record Keeping : Accurately input and maintain records and data using appropriate systems and software. Ensure data integrity confidentiality and compliance with data protection guidelines.
• Communication : Assist in good communication with suppliers and customers facilitating effective communication within the team.
• Documentation and Reporting : Assist in creating and maintaining business documents including contracts policies and procedures. Support in the preparation of regular reports presentations and statistical analysis when required.
• Project Support : Provide support to ongoing projects by conducting research collecting data and compiling reports. Assist in monitoring project timelines milestones and deliverables.
• Customer Service : Assist in delivering excellent customer service by responding to queries promptly and professionally. Handle customer / supplier inquiries and complaints ensuring they are resolved or escalated appropriately.
• Learning and Development : Actively participate in training programmes and learning opportunities to enhance business administration skills and knowledge. Seek feedback and apply new skills to improve performance.
• Work with departments on social sustainability projects such as community volunteering
• Liaise with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of goods.
• Support logistics of inbound and outbound shipments including coordinating with freight forwarders and customs brokers.

Candidate

• Excellent communicator & relationship builder
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong ability to understand translate and present large amounts of complex data
• Able to work as an individual as well as part of a team
• Demonstrate tenacity diligence & resilience
• Sound IT & PC skills including all Microsoft packages and Teams
• Exposure to Logistics related work would be desirable
• Ideally you will hold a Drivers License

Working Mon-Fri 9am-5pm Hybrid is an option after probation

Holidays : 25 days Bank holidays

Pension : 6% Matched

Life assurance : x 3 basic salary

If you are interested in this position then please forward a copy of your most up to date CV to or contact Andrew Donaldson on 0.

Required Experience

Unclear Seniority

Key Skills

Shipping & Receiving,Inventory Control,Data Entry,AS400,Transportation Management Systems,EDI,Microsoft Outlook,Warehouse Experience,Office Experience,Dispatching,Microsoft Excel,Logistics

Employment Type

Full-Time

Experience

years

Vacancy

1