Goods In and Transport Administrator

Goods In and Transport Administrator - Furniture Manufacturer

Salary: £ 13.00 to £13.50 per hour

Full Time; Permanent. Monday to Thursday 7am to 3.30pm and Friday 7am to 2.30pm

Leeds LS10, West Yorkshire

Profile

We are pleased to be recruiting for experienced goods in and transport administrator or coordinator to join a well-established company and market leader in the manufacture of furniture for the Hospitality Industry. They manufacturer and fit out Hotels with bespoke furniture for clients such as Hilton, Sheraton, Holiday Inn & Crowne Plaza.

Job Purpose

The Goods In and Transport Administrator plays a key role in ensuring the smooth and effective operation of the Goods In area and the logistics within the dispatch team. This involves coordinating and managing both Goods into the business and the transportation schedules to ensure timely delivery and collection of furniture products while maintaining high standards of accuracy and efficiency.

• Too check goods in again delivery note for accuracy and damages and report where needed
• Loading and unloading trucks following H&S process
• Fully labelling (non-shelf) items using GR labels
• Moving goods to the relevant departments/ stock locations
• Packing and palletising goods
• Collating accurate kits in time for both assembly and dispatch departments
• Booking goods out.
• Schedule & book deliveries and pickups to meet production and delivery deadlines.
• Plan and coordinate transport routes to optimize efficiency.
• Manage transportation budgets and negotiate rates with freight providers.
• Liaise with accounts team to sign of invoices.
• Communicate with suppliers, colleagues and team members when required, advising them of any outstanding requirements or providing updates
• Fulfil transport requests from colleagues within the business.
• Provide holiday cover for Dispatch Supervisor.
• Serve as the liaison between project management, site teams and transport providers.
• Address and resolve any issues or delays that arise in transit processes.
• Maintain detailed records of shipping documentation, including orders and invoices to enable reporting when required.

We are looking for someone who has:

• Experience of working in an administration role
• Someone who can work in a fast-paced environment and keep calm under pressure
• Good IT skills and the ability to pick up new IT systems
• A confident individual who can flag any potential issues to colleagues and customers
• Transport booking and coordination experience
• Good organisational and multitasking abilities.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

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