PP Associates are once again supporting a large business in South Liverpool to find an experienced Administrator for a 12-month fixed-term contract to cover a period of parental leave.

Your new Administrator role will start at the beginning of January 2025 until the end of December 2025, and you will receive a full handover, training, and support to help you achieve your goals. You will work in a small team and have a complete support system in place so that you are fully competent before the parental leave starts. You will initially be fully office-based and will have the opportunity to work from home between 1 to 2 days per week post-probation. Your team are focussed, busy, and light-hearted and can't wait to meet you.

Your Administrator duties will include:

Amend purchase orders and sales confirmations accurately.
Develop and track delivery schedules.
Communicate daily with overseas suppliers for samples and artwork.
Ensure timely delivery of samples and submissions.
Handle customer communications promptly.
Verify bulk test reports with suppliers.
Build strong customer and supplier relationships.
Coordinate shipping and manufacturing, ensuring correct freight charges.
Oversee the full import process.
Verify consignment costs against quotes.
Update forwarders with customs codes.
Schedule and monitor shipments, updating stakeholders.
Coordinate unloading with warehouse staff and distribution centres.

Experience & Skills Required:

Up to date and relevant experience working in a similar role
Experience in shipping/merchandising is preferred but not essential
IT literate with Microsoft Packages - Outlook, Excel, and Word
Open to learning
Deadline driven
Organised and efficient

Salary & Benefits:

24,000 to 28,000 depending on experience
20 days holiday + bank holidays
Company pension
On-site parking
Full training and support to help you be a success in the role