.Logistics Administrator Full timePermanentEye SuffolkSalary is dependent on experience9:00am to 5:00pm Duties include:

• Plan and arrange shipments to achieve the most cost-effective result considering customer delivery requirements.
• Undertake necessary steps to support the company’s transport and distribution processes, ensuring the efficient delivery of product to customers.
• Prepare appropriate documentation to allow shipments to take place while adhering to all appropriate regulations.
• Provide advice to the sales department on the best transport principals and obtain quotes.
• Work closely with the packing department to ensure the most efficient and appropriate packing methods are used relative to the type of shipment.
• Liaise with customers and other internal departments regarding dispatch of customer orders, and to provide the necessary information and documentation as required.
• Liaise with all other departments that may require a shipping and dispatch service.
• Coordinate the collection and delivery of goods with distributors and freight forwarders in the UK, Europe, Ireland, and other regions as required.
• Preparation of packing lists from respective information sources and delivery of these to the relevant teams.
• Collate information from returned packing documentation to provide an accurate record of packed orders.
• Control distribution and associated routines of spare parts, warranty items and other miscellaneous dispatches.
• To manage the process of driver arrival and departure and the loading of the vehicles.

Skills and experience required:

• A positive approach combined with efficient communication skills.
• Good administrative skills and a very high attention to detail.
• The ability to work under pressure and to deadlines.
• Computer proficient skills including MS Office Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Microsoft TEAMS.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Proven work experience gained within a dynamic administrative role.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• An in-depth understanding of the role of a Distribution or Logistics Administrator.

Benefits:

• Company Group Personal Pension Scheme: The scheme is a contributory scheme, with the employee contributing 4% of earnings and the Company contributing 4% of earnings. Company contributions increase to 6% after 5 years’ service and 7% after 10 years’ service.
• Life Assurance is provided at 3 times basic salary.
• Parking On site parking is provided.
• Holidays 23 days rising to 25 days plus Bank Holidays.

  For more information on this position, please call Megan Reeve on or email