Logistics Assistant
Title: Logistics Assistant
Location: Stansted (Hybrid after probation)
Salary: -35,000 - -40,000
Days/ Hours of work: Monday - Friday, 09:00 - 17:00
Benefits:
- Competitive salary package
- Free onsite parking
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays
- Supportive team culture with a focus on development
- Training provided when supporting other areas of the business
- Hybrid working after probationary period
- Emphasis on employee wellbeing and work life balance
The company
Our client is a well established manufacturing & distribution organisation that values collaboration, integrity, and improvement. This is a chance to join a growing, international business where people genuinely enjoy working together. The company values clear thinking, strong communication, and using data to make smart decisions. You''ll be part of a supportive, fast paced environment that encourages ownership, curiosity, and continuous improvement. There''s a strong focus on teamwork, personal development, and wellbeing, with the flexibility to get involved in different areas of the business as opportunities arise.
Duties
- Review and interpret logistics and shipment data to improve delivery performance and reliability.
- Plan and coordinate orders to ensure customer requirements are met while reducing lead times and bottlenecks.
- Oversee stock levels and inventory accuracy, ensuring alignment with budgets and operational targets.
- Analyse logistics spend and propose cost-saving initiatives without compromising service levels.
- Maintain accurate records across logistics systems covering shipments, inventory, and order information.
- Work closely with procurement, sales, and warehouse functions to enhance supply chain efficiency.
- Create and manage KPIs to monitor performance indicators such as delivery timelines and cost effectiveness.
- Drive process optimisation across logistics activities, from planning through to execution.
- Assist with demand forecasting and stock planning to support business objectives.
- Produce clear and regular performance reports for management to aid informed decision making.
- Operate in line with company values, policies, and procedures at all times.
The ideal candidate
- Educated to at least high school level, a degree is an advantage.
- Minimum of two years'' experience within logistics or supply chain operations.
- Strong analytical capability with experience using SAP and advanced Excel skills.
- Confident working with data analysis, forecasting, and performance reporting.
- Native level English required; additional languages are beneficial.
- Proactive, hands on approach with strong time management and deadline focus.
- Collaborative team player with excellent communication skills across all levels.
- Naturally curious with sound commercial judgement and a KPI driven mindset.
Office Angels is an employment agency and business. We are an equal-opportunities employer who puts expertise, energy and enthusiasm into improving everyone''s chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and more. By showcasing talents, skills and unique experiences in an inclusive environment, we help individuals thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.
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