Logistics / Purchasing Assistant

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 controlledLiaise with external bodies and organisation, such as shipping authorities/customs/hauliersLiaise with multiple suppliers in China and resolve any issuesProvide clear and regular communications on the arrival and movement of stock to internal teamsScheduling and monitoring containers for arrival in WarehouseManage and maintain product and supplier information on systemProcess purchase orders and managing the return of faulty goodsAssist the Assembly team and ordering parts and managing stockAbout you:

At least 2 years experience of working in a similar role or logistics environmentA sound understanding of international shipping terms and customs clearance documentation/processesThe ability to communicate with people across all levels of the business.Highly organised, flexible, able to work under pressure and meet deadlinesMultitasking and time–management skills, with the ability to prioritise workloadGood attention to detail and accuracyEnjoys working in a small teamConfident I.T skills, particularly in ExcelEnjoys helping others, answering queries and resolving issuesMandarin speaking would be fantastic but not essentialWhy 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 potentialStarting holiday entitlement of 23 days plus Bank holidays increasing up to 27 daysPrivate healthcare cover which includes dental and optical cashbackPensionContribution to gym membershipUp to 3 chillax days a yearAccess to Employee Assistance ProgramCycle to Work schemeMajor discount on our cool company lighting productsFree hot drinksFree parkingWe love to socialise and celebrate – Christmas party, Chinese New Year, and lots of eating generallyApply Now!

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

Candidates must have the right to work in the UK.

Notice to all Recruitment Agencies – we do not require help with this vacancy, thank you.

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Candidates with the experience or relevant job titles of: Logistics Administrator, Transport Planner, Logistics Coordinator, Transport Coordinator, Administrative Assistant, Customer Support, Support Administrator, Support Staff, Business Administrator, Customer Support Advisor, Customer Services Officer, Admin Support, Logistics Analyst, Procurement Officer, Procurement Advisor, Purchaser, Procurement Administrator, Procurement Executive, Procurement Admin, Purchasing Assistant, Procurement Assistant may also be considered for this role.

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