Terminal Operations Administrator

Yara; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fertilizers company is seeking an experienced Terminal Operations Administrator to play a crucial role in maintaining supply chain operations across Third-Party Terminals in the UK and Ireland. You will oversee data management, support operational tasks, and foster strong relationships with Terminal Operators. The ideal candidate will possess relevant administrative experience, attention to detail, and basic Excel proficiency. This role offers competitive pay, private healthcare, and professional development opportunities within a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Private healthcare

10% employer pension contributions

Annual bonus

Life Assurance

Development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 GCSEs or equivalent qualifications.
• Basic proficiency in Excel, confident with data handling.
• Relevant office or administrative experience, ideally in operations.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain bagging data.
• Record and monitor shrinkage across terminals.
• Manage the end-to-end tank order process.
• Maintain and update tank database within SAP.
• Process orders for equipment and spare parts.
• Coordinate contractor services for liquid fertiliser.
• Raise and process purchase orders and invoices.
• Respond promptly to queries from Terminal Operators.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Interpersonal skills

Basic proficiency in Excel

Education

Minimum of 5 GCSEs (or equivalent)

Tools

SAP

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Terminal Operations Administrator to join our high-performing team of Terminal Operations experts, playing a vital role in keeping our supply chain running smoothly across Third-Party Terminals and Warehouses in the UK and Ireland. Based from a home office (ideally in Lincolnshire or Yorkshire to support regular team collaboration), you will be at the heart of our terminal operations. You'll help ensure Third-Party Terminals consistently meet business needs and contractual commitments, making a real difference to operational performance. Working as part of the wider supply chain network, you'll collaborate closely with our European Business Service Centre, local Terminal Operators and Commercial teams. This is a highly visible role where your expertise, attention to detail and ability to build strong working relationships will directly support efficient, compliant and effective supply chain flows.

Responsibilities

• Accurately managing and maintaining bagging data, while supporting related operational processes
• Recording and monitoring shrinkage across all Terminal locations
• Managing the end-to-end tank order process, from receipt through to delivery
• Maintaining and updating the tank database within SAP to ensure data accuracy
• Processing orders for equipment and spare parts in a timely and efficient manner
• Coordinating contractor services supporting the delivery of liquid fertiliser
• Raising and processing purchase orders and invoices in line with internal controls
• Acting as a key point of contact, responding promptly and professionally to queries from Terminal Operators

Qualifications

• A minimum of 5 GCSEs (or equivalent qualifications)
• Basic proficiency in Excel, with confidence handling data and spreadsheets
• Relevant office or administrative experience, ideally within an operational or supply chain environment
• Experience using SAP (or similar ERP systems) would be an advantage
• Strong communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships
• A high level of attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and compliance in all tasks

Yara is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We believe that creating a diverse and inclusive work environment is not only the right thing, but also the smart thing to do. To deliver on this, Yara has firmly anchored Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) in our business strategy and has more than 400 employees worldwide involved in D&I ambassadors networks.

Benefits

• Competitive salary reflecting your skills and experience
• Private healthcare for peace of mind
• 10% employer pension contributions to support your future
• Annual bonus recognising your contributions
• Life Assurance for added security
• A wide range of development opportunities to help you reach your full potential

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic operational team that plays a key role in driving our business forward!