Logistics Operations & Purchasing Support Administrator

Pertemps Stoke on Trent; Hempstalls; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

Sick pay

Company events

Casual dress

Ongoing training and developmentOpport

Friendly and supportive team

Job summary

Pertemps Stoke on Trent is seeking a Logistics Operations Administrator to support the Group Logistics function and purchasing activities. The role involves coordinating bookings, monitoring deliveries, and resolving issues to ensure high service levels.

The successful candidate will join a busy Operations team in a well-established business offering development opportunities and a supportive work environment. Monday–Friday, 8:30am–5:00pm, full-time, permanent.

Qualifications

• Experience in administration within logistics, transport, purchasing, or supply chain.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Confident communication skills, both over the phone and face-to-face.
• The ability to multitask and manage competing priorities.
• A proactive attitude with a genuine desire to learn and develop.
• Strong customer service skills with an internal and external customer focus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate courier, pallet network, haulage, and specialist transport bookings.
• Monitor deliveries, obtain PODs, and follow up on outstanding shipments.
• Investigate delivery issues, damages, shortages, and service failures.
• Maintain transport records, logistics documentation, and carrier information.
• Support KPI reporting, route planning, and vehicle compliance administration.
• Assist with stock valuation, inventory analysis, and stock counts.
• Support SRM activities and product traceability reporting.

Skills

Logistics administration

Organisation & time management

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Multitasking

Team collaboration

Customer service

Job description

Pertemps Stoke on Trent is seeking a Logistics Operations Administrator to support the Group Logistics function and purchasing activities. The role involves coordinating bookings, monitoring deliveries, and resolving issues to ensure high service levels.

The successful candidate will join a busy Operations team in a well-established business offering development opportunities and a supportive work environment. Monday–Friday, 8:30am–5:00pm, full-time, permanent.