Job Description

International Purchasing & Logistics Manager \xe2\x80\x93 Liphook

\xc2\xa335,000 \xe2\x80\x93 \xc2\xa337,500 pro rata

We are looking for a Purchasing & Logistics Manager to join our client based in Liphook in a part-time role, this is a really friendly and nice company to work for. The International Purchasing & Logistics Manager will work closely with the suppliers in the far East, so experience dealing with Asian markets is required. You will be responsible for stock management and co-ordination, keeping track of shipments and working with sales, operations and finance. The role required 25 hours a week which can be flexible.

Company Benefits

• Workplace pension
• Free parking
• Flexible working hours
• Small and friendly, close-knit team

Key Responsibilities

• Optimise finished goods stock levels/availability in order to support our sales and financial objectives
• Liaise with Asian and UK suppliers placing orders as required to meet current and future requirements
• Book and co-ordinate UK and International shipments by road and sea
• Ensure cost effective and timely transport of goods to/from all overseas and UK destinations
• Process the creation of all necessary documents (including commercial invoices) ensuring they are legal and correct and shared as required
• Liaise with all departments to ensure good communication of purchase, inventory and dispatch requirements
• Be involved with service improvements and also come up with ways to reduce costs and improve efficiencies
• Working with despatch to ensure all delivery/collection schedules are in order, to avoid any issues
• Work with colleagues to implement effective systems and improve inventory controls
• Undertake range rationalisation exercises from time to time
• Provide regular and adhoc MI and analytics as required by the business

Experience and Skills Requirements

• Knowledge & experience in logistics / international shipping and logistics process improvement
• Ability to work within a small team and individually without supervision
• Influence the activities of other departments without direct authority over them
• Able to make decisions independently under time pressure
• Competent using ERP/MRP software and associated reporting
• A-Levels in STEM subjects
• Experience within the Logistics function of a manufacturing or distribution organisation
• Experience planning & co-ordinating international shipping, specifically China and India
• High proficiency level in MS Office software (Excel, Word, Outlook), and ERP systems
• Degree educated or be able to demonstrate significant relevant experience for successful delivery in role.
• Professional qualification in area of Logistics/Supply Chain/Procurement

Job ref: VR/06225

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