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A fantastic opportunity has become available for a Procurement and Logistics Assistant to join a dynamic and rapidly expanding FMCG business (the UK's fastest growing in what they do!) on a full-time, permanent basis in Leicester. This is a Mon to Fri position, working 8am to 4pm. If you are looking for more than just an "admin job" this position will provide a great deal of variety across procurement, logistics, quality assurance and operations which will provide daily challenges and opportunities for a hard working and solutions oriented individual.
As Procurement and Logistics Assistant, some of your duties will include:
Liaison with warehouse teams and book received goods in the system, in a timely manner.
Supporting the procurement manager with helping sourcing of new raw material and packaging if required.
Conducting daily/weekly/monthly stock count and reconciliation for all raw materials held within the factory and investigating discrepancies as required.
Maintaining of raw material and packaging cost accurately on the system.
Requesting logistics quotes for new customers' requirements.
Requesting required supplier approval documentation from new suppliers and chasing if not provided on time.
Conducting periodic chiller/freezer temperature checks.
Daily filing of goods out-delivery notes
Formulating all product sampling requests on a timely manner.
Undertaking relevant project work as determined by the mangers linked to the business improvement plan.
In addition to being a passionate, team oriented individual, the skills and experience required include:
Analytical ability
Strong written and verbal communication skills
At least 2 years FMCG experience ideally gained within the food industry
Advanced IT skills particularly with Excel (Pivot table, Hlookup, Vlookup, Indexmatch etc)
Methodical and diligent approach to working
Excellent attention to detail
Confident communicator both written and verbal
Team Player who is respectful and honest
Ability to make decisions and use initiative
Ability to cope with multiple tasks and priorities
This is a great opportunity for a pro-active, hardworking and flexible person to join a fun, dynamic team in Leicester. For immediate consideration, send your CV without delay!
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Barker Ross Group values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.
For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.
