Purchasing and Logistics Administrator

Arden Personnel; England; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

An international business in Stratford-upon-Avon is seeking a Purchasing & Logistics Administrator. The role entails managing purchasing, shipping, and stock coordination. Responsibilities include raising purchase orders, arranging shipments, and maintaining accurate stock records. Candidates should have strong Excel skills and experience in logistics or supply chain. The position offers a salary of up to GBP32,000, along with benefits such as free parking and a pension scheme in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Free parking

Pension scheme

22 days holiday per annum

Qualifications

• Experience in purchasing, logistics, supply chain or international shipping.
• High level of accuracy and organisation.
• Comfortable managing multiple deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Raise purchase orders and keep suppliers updated.
• Arrange and track global shipments.
• Prepare shipping and customs documentation.
• Liaise with suppliers to resolve issues.

Skills

Strong Excel skills

Attention to detail

Communication with suppliers

Organisational skills

Tools

Sage

Job description

If you love organisation, timelines and knowing exactly where everything is, this role could be perfect. Join a growing international business in Stratford-upon-Avon managing purchasing, shipping and stock coordination. Up to GBP32,000.

Location: Stratford-upon-Avon
Job Type: Full-time, permanent
Salary: Up to GBP32,000 per annum

Arden Personnel is supporting a growing, design-led business with an international customer base to recruit a super-organised Purchasing & Logistics Administrator. This role sits right at the centre of the operation making sure stock is ordered, shipped and received smoothly across UK and overseas warehouses.

If you like detail, timelines and tidy systems, you ll fit in nicely (and yes, you re allowed to love a perfectly updated tracker).

Why This Role Stands Out

• Salary up to GBP32,000 per annum
• International supply chain exposure (suppliers + global shipping)
• Real ownership of your area trusted to get it done
• Busy, varied role with admin + coordination + problem-solving
• Supportive team with room to develop
• Free parking + pension scheme
• 22 days holiday per annum

The Role

You ll be the main point of contact between the UK office and overseas suppliers/factories, keeping orders and shipments moving and ensuring stock records, ETAs and documentation are accurate and up to date.

Day-to-day responsibilities

• Raise purchase orders and keep suppliers updated
• Arrange and track global shipments to UK / Europe / overseas warehouses
• Book freight forwarders and manage delivery dates
• Maintain shipping trackers and update ETAs
• Upload deliveries into the system and update stock records
• Prepare shipping and customs documentation
• Liaise with suppliers to resolve delays or quantity issues
• Support stock control and warehouse transfers
• Assist with bespoke/special orders and keep customers informed
• Work with accounts to process factory and freight payments

What we re looking for

Essential

• Strong Excel skills (must-have)
• Experience in purchasing, logistics, supply chain or international shipping
• High level of accuracy, organisation and attention to detail
• Confident communicating with suppliers, freight partners and warehouses
• Comfortable working to deadlines and managing multiple moving parts

Desirable

• Confidence using stock/ERP systems (Sage is an advantage)
• Knowledge of import/customs documentation
• Interest in improving processes as the business grows

What s on offer

• Salary up to GBP32,000 per annum
• 22 days holiday per annum
• Free parking
• Pension scheme
• A busy, interesting role in an international setup
• Supportive team and genuine development opportunities
• Real ownership of your area
• A strong mix of admin, coordination and problem-solving

Why work here?

A collaborative, forward-thinking culture where values aren t just words they re lived. The team focuses on clarity, empowerment and positivity, with a strong emphasis on consistency, expertise and continuous improvement.

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