We are currently looking for an Administrative Assistant on a temp to perm basis, to start asap and join a successful growing company based in Berkhamsted to work closely with their Buyer and the Operations department.

This is an excellent opportunity for the right candidate to grow and progress within the business. If you are a fresh graduate looking to start a career or even a switched-on school leaver, then this could be the right position for you! But equally anyone with any form of purchasing, buying or supply chain experience would thrive in this kind of role.

We are looking for candidates who have an excellent customer service manner as well as a strong eye for detail.

Long term, this is a permanent, full-time position, but due to holidays in the team, we are looking for someone that can start within the next 2 weeks as a temp for 3 to 4 weeks and give you a great chance to get a good insight into the team and department and then look to discuss the permanent role.

This position is based in their Berkhamsted office, free parking on site and just off the high street and only a 10 minute walk from the train station.

Hours are either 8am – 5pm (with a 1-hour break) or 8:30am – 5pm (with a half an hour break), working Monday to Friday, fully office based but they are flexible to allow people to work from home when required.

This role is paying up to £25,000 + Bonus and healthcare, dental, optical and physio benefits for the right person, whilst temping for the first few weeks this would be working to the hourly equivalent and weekly pay.

Duties include:

• To ensure all customers receive full, accurate and on time orders including processing orders for shipping, providing accurate documentation in accordance with relevant legislation, customer and carrier requirements.
• Receive and book goods in to correct locations in an accurate and timely manner, liaising with inter-company and planning teams for any discrepancies or quality issues.
• Maintain knowledge of products and processes involved in the day-to-day delivery of goods.
• Support and suggest the effective management of inward & outward flow of inventory.
• Encompass aspects of receiving goods, stock handling, stock locating, picking of works orders, cycle counting.
• Ensure that the execution of the dispatch sequence is maintained within the required dates.
• Updating of Spreadsheets and ERP system.
• Actively involved in the on-time kitting of works orders and replenishment of stock.
• You will be required to ensure that good housekeeping and health and safety regulations are adhered to within the work area. To contribute, be involved in and actively support the continuous improvement process within every facet of the department.
• Working closely with Buying, Materials Controller, and the Operations Manager.

Candidate requirements:

• Strong communication skills with colleagues, customers, vendors and suppliers - phone, email, internet
• Appreciation of Goods In/Stores disciplines
• Experience with the Microsoft (Word, Excel and Power Point) as well as ERP systems, preferably Epicor
• Health and Safety awareness
• Pro-active nature, willing to learn quickly and take new challenges.
• Strong organisation skills with excellent attention to detail
• The ability to remain calm and professional under pressure
• Responsible with a can-do attitude
• Energetic and hands-on

Please do not hesitate to call and speak to Bobby on 01442-531-161, we are recruiting for this position immediately and looking to book in interviews with a view to starting with this company as soon as possible. 

Looking for the next step in your career? Think Specialist Recruitment.

Think Specialist Recruitment is an independent support staff recruitment agency based in Hemel Hempstead and working across the Herts, Beds and Bucks area. We specialise in permanent, temporary and contract recruitment with areas of expertise including: administration, customer service/call centre, PA/secretarial, human resources, accountancy and finance, sales admin/sales support, marketing and IT Helpdesk/IT support.

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