Logistics Administrator
| Job Type | Permanent / Full Time |
| Area | Hertfordshire, England |
| Sector | Admin / Secretarial / Office Support - Administration |
| Salary | Competitive |
| Start Date | ASAP |
| Advertiser | remoteapi |
| Job Ref | 889460 |
| Job Views | 112 |
- Description
- Logistics Administrator
Location: Cheshunt | Office-based for the probation period.
I represent a client in Cheshunt Herts who are a client within the FMCG industry who work globally. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing, multi-million -dollar business based in Cheshunt. We are looking for a high-energy, switched-on, and highly driven individual who thrives in a fast-paced, pressurised environment and is keen to learn and progress.
This role would suit someone with logistics experience and strong/advanced Excel skills who is eager to become part of a busy, collaborative team within a fast-moving organisation.
You will work closely with the Logistics Manager, Assistant Manager, and wider Logistics team to deliver a high level of service to both internal and external customers.
What’s in it for you
- Salary: £28,000
- Hours: 9:00am – 5:30pm (office based)
- Holiday: 22 days, increasing to 27 with length of service, plus an additional 1.5 days between Christmas and New Year
- Pension scheme
- Private healthcare (after successful completion of probation)
- Death in service benefit
- Fresh fruit provided weekly
- Assist the logistics team and other departments to ensure documentation is completed accurately and on time
- Match invoices to supporting documentation and forward for processing
- Log, track, and monitor all shipments
- Proactively communicate any shipment delays or discrepancies to relevant stakeholders
- Support transport planning by maintaining accurate data within internal systems
- Process sales invoices and ensure all related documentation is accurate and correctly filed
- Update in-house systems in line with day-to-day business practices
- Liaise with internal departments including Sales, Supply Chain, and Accounts to ensure smooth flow of goods and documentation
- Adhere to all Food Safety, Legality, and Quality requirements in line with company policies
- Support colleagues and other departments as required
What the Employer Is Looking For
- Proven administration experience with at least 1 year’s logistics experience, or a highly driven individual willing to learn
- Knowledge of EU and non-EU import/export processes (advantageous but not essential)
- Strong Microsoft Office skills with advanced Excel capability (essential)
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, meet deadlines, and adapt to short-notice changes
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
- Proactive with the ability to work using own initiative
- Strong team player with excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Flexible approach to work
- Excellent organisational and customer service skills