Fantastic opportunity to join an award winning manufacturing and supply company based in Thatcham, our client is looking for an Operations Administration Assistant to join their team on a permanent basis. Working Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5pm and offering a salary of £22, – £24,.

Duties will include but are not limited to:

  • Purchasing and associated tasks

    Placement of purchase orders with suppliers
    Building of relationships with suppliers
    Expediting of placed purchase orders
    Cross checking of supplier Order Acknowledgements
    Negotiation of Payment Terms
    Weekly reports
    Invoice queries
    Arranging AP’s and making credit card payments
    Re-sourcing of equipment from alternative channels

  • Assist Shipping & Ops Manager with all import/export procedures

    Arrangement of Collection / Delivery
    Give clearance instructions to freight forwarders and couriers
    To check order shipping methods, transit times and costs
    Assisting with obtaining quotations for shipping costs
    Gather relevant information for certificate of origin applications
    Update & maintain HS Codes on databases and spreadsheets

  • Filing

  • Completion of end-user statements and other documents as required

  • Keep ERP system up to date with expected delivery times, HS Codes & notes on orders

  • Close working and liaising with Warehouse and Sales staff

  • Other tasks as are reasonably requested by Management

    • The ideal candidate:

  • Friendly and enthusiastic with a good personality, the ability to communicate with others and work on own initiative.

  • Administration experience a significant benefit.

  • Able to use MS Office, specifically Word and Excel and ERP systems

  • Highly organised with efficient working practices and with an excellent attention to detail.

  • A basic understanding of import/export procedures preferred, but not essential as training will be given.

  • Willing to contribute at all levels and to give opinions and ideas for best practice within the team.

    • Do you have experience in a similar role and all the relevant skills? If so, apply today Adecco Newbury.

    Please note: This position is based in Thatcham, please only apply if you are willing and able to work in this location.

    All applications will be reviewed within five working days by one of our experienced consultants and successful applicants only will be contacted within that time frame. Please be assured that your details remain confidential and they will not be sent out to our client(s) until you have been contacted by us and have given us your consent, in accordance with REC guidelines.

    Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.