Packing & Dispatch Coordinator | Planning & Admin

Natara Global; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Natara Global is a leading manufacturer of speciality ingredients and aroma chemicals, supplying customers across food, beverage, fragrance and consumer goods sectors. The Hartlepool operation seeks a Packing & Dispatch Administrator to support planning, stock allocation to works orders and the release of orders to the shop floor, ensuring documentation and labels are prepared for packing.

You will work closely with Packing & Dispatch, Warehouse, Production, Procurement, Planning, Shipping,

Qualifications

• Previous experience in administration, production planning, packing, dispatch or a similar operational role.
• Experience allocating stock or materials against work orders.
• Knowledge of Oracle 11 or Oracle 12.
• An understanding of packing materials into different container sizes.
• Experience planning or coordinating work for an operational team.
• Good IT skills, including Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Strong communication and coordination skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• The ability to manage changing priorities and respond flexibly.
• A proactive approach to resolving short-term supply or operational issues.
• IATA, IMDG, ADR training or APICS certification would be advantageous but is not essential.

Responsibilities

• Allocate stock to Packing & Dispatch work orders.
• Release work orders to the shop floor.
• Print and issue batch documentation and product labels.
• Ensure the team has the correct information to complete planned packing activities.
• Maintain the fixed production and packing plan accurately.
• Review completed pack-downs and confirm order-line information.
• Record unplanned downtime and update relevant trackers.
• Help determine daily priorities for the Packing & Dispatch team.
• Respond proactively to short-term stock or supply issues.
• Coordinate with other departments to support customer requirements.
• Complete other reasonable administrative tasks required by the business.

Skills

Administration

Production planning

Packing

Dispatch

Excel

Word

Outlook

Tools

Oracle

Job description

Natara Global is a leading manufacturer of speciality ingredients and aroma chemicals, supplying customers across food, beverage, fragrance and consumer goods sectors. The Hartlepool operation seeks a Packing & Dispatch Administrator to support planning, stock allocation to works orders and the release of orders to the shop floor, ensuring documentation and labels are prepared for packing.

You will work closely with Packing & Dispatch, Warehouse, Production, Procurement, Planning, Shipping,