Logistics Administrator

Join our Logistics Administration Team!

• The role is full-time (37 hour per week)
• The role is based at our Cranfield site, you will be required on site 5 days per week

We are looking for a positive, flexible, and customer-focused individual to join our team as a Logistics Administrator supporting our client at their Cranfield Site. The role will involve looking after import and export of items (car parts) in and out of the UK- therefore someone with experience in this area is preferred.

Main responsibilities of the role:

• Own the administration process for parts to and from our site to include delivery requests, supplier shipments, invoicing
• Learn our client's systems required to fulfil the role.
• Ensure a smooth and timely process for goods in and out, including prioritising urgent requests as necessary.
• Liaise with test groups to ensure parts are ready for dispatch and track progress to ensure on-time delivery.
• Track performance of parts logistics and provide clear reporting.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, cost and capture knowledge.
• General administration duties for the test team such as ordering uniform, ordering general supplies, updating the organisation chart and minutes notation.
• Demonstrate that part logistics are being managed in accordance with the section KPI's.
• Ensure a strong relationship with service providers is maintained.
• Always provide excellent customer service to support projects.

Requirements:

• Ideally a strong background in logistics or a desire to train and own this area of our client's business.
• Experience and/or knowledge of moving parts across borders is preferred but not essential.
• Experience of a busy office environment.
• 3+ years administration background.
• Ideally educated to a good GCSE level with grade 4 or above in English and Math's.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail as you have to remember small car part numbers
• A positive 'can do' flexible attitude.
• Be able to manage and prioritise own workload.
• A good working knowledge of the Microsoft packages (Word, PowerPoint, Excel etc) for report writing and presentation preparation.

What we offer:

• Staff discounts (range of lifestyle goods and services)
• Pension contribution
• Personal Accident Insurance
• Eye care vouchers
• Referral Schemes
• MyPath Development programme (our Global Programme through dedicated Talent coaches that have been accredited to guide employees through a portal of specifically identified online courses through PowerYou training portal)