Logistics Administrator

Jacob Thomas Associates; Oakham; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Profit Scheme bonus

Employee Assistance Programme

4 x salary death in service benefit

Free car parking

Pension scheme

20 days holiday + public holidays

Genuine opportunities for career

Job summary

Jacob Thomas Associates is seeking a Logistics Administrator to coordinate shipments, prepare export documents and liaise with customers, warehouses and freight providers. The role requires experience in logistics, strong organisational skills and a proactive, customer-focused approach.

You will manage UK exports, freight processes and customs requirements, with familiarity of Incoterms 2020 and ERP systems such as SAP.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar logistics, shipping or export administration role is essential.
• Knowledge of UK exports, freight processes and customs requirements.
• Experience within a manufacturing environment would be advantageous.
• Familiarity with Incoterms 2020 and SAP or another ERP system is desirable.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel.
• Confident communicator with excellent interpersonal skills and a professional telephone manner.
• Highly organised, proactive and able to manage competing priorities.
• Strong attention to detail and a customer-focused approach.
• Keen to learn, develop and progress within the business.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate shipments, customer collections and international freight bookings.
• Prepare packing lists, delivery notes and export documentation.
• Assist with customs paperwork, including EUR1 certificates and Certificates of Origin.
• Liaise with customers, warehouse teams and freight providers to ensure timely deliveries.
• Monitor and update monthly sales risk reports, highlighting potential delays or issues.
• Support the wider sales team with general administration.

Skills

Logistics experience

Export documentation

ERP systems (SAP)

Excel

Communication

Organised/Detail-oriented

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Job description

Job Title; Logistics Administrator

Salary; Up to 30,000 DOE

Shift Pattern; 40 hours per week Monday- Friday can be flexible

Location; Oakham, Rutland

Benefits;

• Annual Profit Scheme bonus
• Employee Assistance Programme
• 4 x salary death in service benefit scheme
• Free car parking
• Pension scheme
• 20 days holiday + public holidays
• Genuine opportunities for career progression

The Company;

Our client, a well-established manufacturing business, is seeking a Logistics Administrator with experience in a similar role, strong organisational skills and a confident, proactive approach. This is an excellent opportunity to join a fast-paced commercial environment, coordinating shipments and export documentation while working closely with customers, warehouse teams and freight providers.

With genuine scope for progression, this role is ideal for someone looking to develop their logistics career within a growing business.

The Role;

• Coordinate shipments, customer collections and international freight bookings.
• Prepare packing lists, delivery notes and export documentation.
• Assist with customs paperwork, including EUR1 certificates and Certificates of Origin.
• Liaise with customers, warehouse teams and freight providers to ensure timely deliveries.
• Monitor and update monthly sales risk reports, highlighting potential delays or issues.
• Support the wider sales team with general administration.

The Candidate;

• Experience in a similar logistics, shipping or export administration role is essential.
• Knowledge of UK exports, freight processes and customs requirements.
• Experience within a manufacturing environment would be advantageous.
• Familiarity with Incoterms 2020 and SAP or another ERP system is desirable.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel.
• Confident communicator with excellent interpersonal skills and a professional telephone manner.
• Highly organised, proactive and able to manage competing priorities.
• Strong attention to detail and a customer-focused approach.
• Keen to learn, develop and progress within the business.