Supply Chain Assistant
Full job description
Howett Thorpe
Salary: £36,000 – £48,000 per year
Opportunity for an experienced logistics/chain supply coordinator to join the growing UK/Europe division of a very successful US originated family run business. Due to growth, this SME business seeks a cultural fit to their hardworking team with experience in logistics, shipping and or chain supply. With excellent benefits and a competitive salary this is a super opportunity for candidates in the Guildford area looking for a centrally based office.
Supply Chain Assistant – About The Role
* Supply Chain planning:
* In coordination with Exec Direction and sales demand.
* Liaise with US supply chain team in regard to the programming and management of all shipments including ocean shipping from the USA.
* Importing shipments:
* Submit and receive import license for UK and EU.
* Management of relevant duty-free rice quota tenders (TRQs), certification, processes and use.
* Coordination with freight forwarders in ports in UK / EU.
* Shipment document handling.
* Packaging products in accordance with sales orders.
* Maintenance and coordination of relevant certifications with third party suppliers.
* Purchasing & management of bag inventories in UK and EU as well as liaison and coordination with the Bag Manager in the USA.
* Management of storage / warehousing and inventory management of all other products in the region with relevant 3rd party providers.
* Management of inland freight in UK and EU to ensure customer orders are delivered on time.
* Support continuous audit of supply chain service providers to ensure quality standards are maintained and achieve cost efficiencies where possible.
* Support negotiation of all supply chain service and product supplier contracts.
* Ensuring that all work is conducted within the Navision ERP system as well as shared drives.
The successful Supply Chain Assistant will have/be:
* Team player
* Proficient MS Navision user (or similar system)
* Proficient EDI user
* Proficient communicator on paper and verbally
* Proficient MS Office user
Supply Chain Assistant – Benefits
* 25 Days
* Pension scheme
* Walking distance to train station
Howett Thorpe are acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this role and comply with all relevant UK legislation and do not discriminate on any protected characteristics. Due to the high volume of applications we currently receive, we are unable to respond to all candidates. If you do not hear from a Consultant within 5 working days, please assume that you have not been successful.
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