International Relations jobs in United Kingdom

Tonbridge
Office based - Monday - Friday - 8.30am‑5pm.

£c30,000 per annum

Excellent benefits: 20days holiday + BH (holiday allowance increasing with years' service), Free Parking, Pension, Private Medical, Life Assurance, Working socials events and ongoing training and development.

Our client, a dynamic organisation is looking for a dedicated Supply Chain Co‑ordinator to join their busy and established team in Tonbridge. This permanent role offers a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills in a vibrant and supportive environment. Use your ERP knowledge and international shipping skills to really add value to this successful and fun organisation! Working alongside a Supply Department Manager you will have guidance and assistance within this busy role.

As a Supply Chain Co‑ordinator, you will play a crucial role in coordinating and supporting all aspects of the company's supply chain, purchasing, and logistics processes. Your efforts will ensure timely production and shipment of orders, effective communication with suppliers, freight forwarders and 3PL (Third Party Logistics) warehousing providers and seamless management of logistics operations within goods receipts, movements, adjustments and arrival times.

• Generate and convey orders to international suppliers
• Manage supplier payments and chase overdue purchase orders
• Address supplier queries and resolve any issues promptly
• Check and approve vendor invoices
• Liaise with freight forwarders to track inbound shipments
• Ensure compliance with customs requirements by providing accurate shipment documents
• Oversee packing instructions and shipping documentation across multiple sites
• Process goods receipts and maintain accurate records in the IT system
• Investigate stock discrepancies and assist in stock counts
• Monitor arrival dates and sales to coordinate internal assembly job
• Notify 3PL partners of inbound goods and coordinate unloading dates
• Implement best practises and resolve storage or quality issues
• Support colleagues within the Supply Chain team
• Act as the point of contact for stock availability and order arrival enquiries
• Generate IT system reports on departmental KPIs
• Undertake additional duties to enhance team efficiency

• Proven skills in a role dealing with international vendor relations/purchasing/supply chain, international freight logistics, or of similar relevancy
• ERP knowledge and Microsoft Office
• Conscientious and able to prioritise workload effectively
• Highly motivated with exceptional attention to detail
• Excellent communicator who is calm under pressure
• Experienced in international vendor relations and logistics

This is a fantastic opportunity to advance your career within a supportive team environment! If you are passionate about supply chain coordination and eager to contribute to a thriving and fun organisation, we want to hear from you!

Ready to take the next step in your career? Send your CV today online, or send to me (url removed).

This role is being managed by Debbie Foster – Tunbridge Wells – Office Angels – (phone number removed).

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