Logistics / Purchasing Assistant

Kosnic Lighting; Swindon; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

A growing lighting company in Swindon is seeking a Logistics / Purchasing Assistant to manage stock purchases and shipping logistics. This part-time role requires excellent communication skills and logistics experience. Key responsibilities include liaising with suppliers and monitoring freight deliveries. Benefits include a quarterly bonus and private healthcare. Candidates must reside within traveling distance to Swindon and have the right to work in the UK.

Benefits

Quarterly bonus

Private healthcare cover

Pension

Contribution to gym membership

Free parking

Qualifications

• At least 2 years experience in a similar role or logistics environment.
• Sound understanding of international shipping terms and customs clearance.
• Ability to communicate with stakeholders at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Manage shipping and airfreight deliveries, prepare and check documents.
• Liaise with suppliers in China to resolve issues.
• Monitor warehouse stock and manage purchase orders.

Skills

Logistics experience

Excellent communication skills

Multitasking and time-management skills

Attention to detail

Confident IT skills

Mandarin speaking

Tools

Excel

Job description

Job Title: Logistics / Purchasing Assistant

Location: Swindon

Salary: Up to £26,000 per annum (pro-rated to £13,000 per annum based on part-time hours)

Job type: Permanent, Part- time

Working Hours: (8am to 12pm Monday to Friday) - 20hrs per week

Kosnic Lighting have a fantastic opportunity for a talented logistics professional to join our exciting and growing company. This is your chance to utilise your logistics experience in a busy role where you'll be helping to manage the purchase of stock and ensuring these are delivered to our warehouse in a timely manner. You must have excellent communication skills and able to work under pressure.

Main Duties

• Management and administration of shipping and airfreight deliveries of stock - preparing and checking shipping documents and ensuring costs are controlled
• Liaise with external bodies and organisation, such as shipping authorities/customs/hauliers
• Liaise with multiple suppliers in China and resolve any issues
• Provide clear and regular communications on the arrival and movement of stock to internal teams
• Scheduling and monitoring containers for arrival in Warehouse
• Manage and maintain product and supplier information on system
• Process purchase orders and managing the return of faulty goods
• Assist the Assembly team and ordering parts and managing stock
  
  

About You

• At least 2 years experience of working in a similar role or logistics environment
• A sound understanding of international shipping terms and customs clearance documentation/processes
• The ability to communicate with people across all levels of the business.
• Highly organised, flexible, able to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Multitasking and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritise workload
• Good attention to detail and accuracy
• Enjoys working in a small team
• Confident I.T skills, particularly in Excel
• Enjoys helping others, answering queries and resolving issues
• Mandarin speaking would be fantastic but not essential
  
  

Why work for us?

Alongside having the opportunity to work with a fantastic, family friendly company, you will have access to the following benefits:

• Quarterly bonus to top up your earning potential
• Starting holiday entitlement of 23 days plus Bank holidays increasing up to 27 days
• Private healthcare cover which includes dental and optical cashback
• Pension
• Contribution to gym membership
• Up to 3 chillax days a year
• Access to Employee Assistance Program
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Major discount on our cool company lighting products
• Free hot drinks
• Free parking
• We love to socialise and celebrate - Christmas party, Chinese New Year, and lots of eating generally
  
  

Apply Now!

Please only apply if you live within travelling distance to Swindon.

Candidates must have the right to work in the UK.

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