Job Title: Logistics / Purchasing Assistant
Location: Predominantly based in Swindon with frequent travel to Newbury required (Estimated 3-4 Days per week in Swindon and 1-2 Days in Newbury depending on requirements)
Salary: £24,000 – £26,000 per annum, dependent on experience
Job Type: Full Time, Permanent
About Us:
Kosnic Lighting is a successful family run business experiencing rapid growth. Its increasing brand presence and innovative products have been pivotal to its ongoing success and we want that to continue and for you to be a part of that.
About the Role:
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.
Please note this role will be based across two sites our site in Swindon and our site in Newbury, working around 3-4 Days in Swindon and 1-2 Days in Newbury.
The company does not offer sponsorship and therefore candidates must have the legal right to live and work in the UK and live a commutable distance of Swindon and Newbury to be considered for this role.
Key Responsibilities:
- Management and administration of shipping and airfreight deliveries of stock – preparing and checking shipping documents and ensuring costs are controlled
- Liaise with external bodies and organisation, such as shipping authorities/customs
- Liaise with multiple suppliers in China and resolve any issues
- Processing purchase orders
- Provide clear and regular communications on the arrival and movement of stock to internal teams
- Scheduling containers for arrival in Warehouse
- Manage and maintain product and supplier information on system
- Assist with the quality control of goods ordered, liaising with suppliers with regards to faulty goods
About You:
- At least 2 years experience of working in a similar role or logistics environment
- A sound understanding of international shipping terms and customs clearance documentation/processes
- The ability to communicate with people across all levels of the business.
- Highly organised, flexible and highly efficient
- Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Multitasking and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritise workload
- Good attention to detail and accuracy
- Enjoys working in a small team
- Confident I.T skills, particularly in Excel
- Enjoys helping others, answering queries and resolving issues
- Mandarin speaking would be fantastic but not essential
Benefits:
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 potential
- Starting holiday entitlement of 23 days plus Bank holidays increasing up to 27 days
- Private healthcare cover which includes dental and optical cashback
- Pension
- Contribution to gym membership
- Up to 3 chillax days a year
- Access to Employee Assistance Program
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Major discount on our cool company lighting products
- Free hot drinks
- Free parking
- We love to socialise and celebrate – quarterly prize draw, Christmas party, Chinese New Year, and lots of eating generally
Additional Information:
Notice to all Recruitment Agencies – we do not require help with this vacancy, thank you.
Please click on the APPLY button to send your CV and cover letter for this role, detailing your salary expectations and experience.
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, Purchaser, Procurement Admin, Purchasing Assistant may also be considered for this role.
