Job type
PermanentLocation
ShrewsburyWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
AdministratorsIndustry
Manufacturing & ProductionPay
£26,000 - £28,000Closing date
27 Aug 2025
Logistics Administrator
Your new company
Hays are working on an exclusive basis with a client in Shrewsbury who are looking to appoint a Logistics Administrator on a permanent basis. This role involves working to provide administrative support to the logistics and supply chain team by coordinating the processing of orders, managing inventory records, liaising with suppliers and transport providers, and ensuring accurate documentation. The role plays a key part in maintaining efficient logistics operations and ensuring timely delivery of goods and services.
Your new role
As a Logistics Administrator, your role will involve:
- Process and track purchase orders and delivery schedules.
- Liaise with suppliers and transport companies to confirm order details and resolve delivery issues.
- Monitor incoming and outgoing shipments to ensure timely and accurate delivery.
- Maintain accurate inventory records using internal systems.
- Support regular stock checks and reconcile discrepancies.
- Assist in forecasting stock requirements based on usage trends.
- Maintain organised records of logistics documents, including invoices, delivery notes, and purchase orders.
- Prepare reports on stock levels, delivery performance, and supplier activity.
- Support the onboarding of new suppliers and maintain up-to-date supplier records.
- Act as a point of contact for internal departments and external suppliers regarding logistics queries.
- Provide updates on order status and delivery timelines.
- Support cross-functional teams with logistics-related administrative tasks.
- Ensure all logistics documentation complies with internal policies and data protection regulations.
- Handle sensitive supplier and financial data with confidentiality and accuracy.
- Assist in audits and compliance checks by maintaining well-organised records.
What you'll need to succeed
- Strong organisational and time-management skills
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
- Experience with logistics or finance systems (e.g., Coupa, PeopleSoft)
- Effective communication and stakeholder management
- Ability to multitask and prioritise in a fast-paced environment
- Knowledge of inventory or supply chain processes is desirable.
What you need to do now
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