Logistics Assistant

Logistics Assistant

Job ref: 62832 | £22,000 | Hampshire

The company

This is a fantastic opportunity to work for a traditional, family business which is extremely proud of their products. Supplied into high quality outlets and major UK retailers, the company has a clear vision to make and sell the best tasting and highest quality products!

The job

The purpose of the role is to support the International Logistics & Customer Service Manager in ensuring the smooth running of the shipping, logistics and customer order functions of the business.

Core duties:

• Plan shipments based on product availability and customer requests.
• Look after/plan all shipments from Third Party Outsourcing.
• Prepare shipping documents.
• Coordinate supply chain procedures to maximize quality of delivery.
• Track orders to ensure timely deliveries and provide real time information to customers.
• Stock reconciliation.
• Maintain updated records of orders, suppliers and customers.
• Answering the phone and dealing with customer queries in a professional manner.

Your experience

To be considered for the Logistics Assistant role, you will possess experience in a Logistics Administrator, Warehouse Administrator, or similar related role together with knowledge of logistics software or transport management systems.

A background of working in a food manufacturing business or FMCG is highly desirable.

You will have a good numerical ability, have excellent organisation and time management skills plus good customer service and communication skills.

A degree/HND or equivalent qualification in Supply Chain Management, Logistics or relevant field is also an advantage.

More details

The Logistics Assistant job is based in Hampshire and is paying £22,000.

How to apply

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Alternate job titles

Logistics Coordinator | Dispatch Assistant | Despatch Coordinator | Logistics Administrator | Warehouse Administrator | Warehouse Coordinator | Transport Assistant | Supply Chain Assistant | Graduate Logistics Jobs | FMCG Logistics Jobs in Hampshire