We have an opportunity to join a growing business in the Solihull town centre area as an operations administrator. Your key duties will be tracking and co-ordinating shipments from overseas liaising internally & externally to ensure stock is delivered according to ETA with involvement with inventory to ensure clients requirements are met. Within this position you will be provided training, at least 2 years administration background within a back office/operational function is required. Intermediate/advanced excel is desired as well as fluent speech in Mandarin which would be a benefit. This is a full time position, parking is available but chargeable at discounted rate; there is local bus/train links to this central location with a salary of 24-28,000 per annum dependent on experience.

Key duties and responsibilities:

Ensure customer order are fulfilled and delivered within specified ETA.
Monitor shipments by communicating with freight forwarders both UK and across waters to ensure smooth transit of goods.
Keep customers up to date with orders and aware of any delays.
Monitor stock and inventory, pro-actively purchase goods according to projected orders.
Keep system up to date with notes and shipment updates.
Support with sales administration ensuring orders are processed correctly, a keen attention to detail required.

Skills and attributes required:

Excellent IT skills, proficiency on excel required.
Ability to work in a fast paced environment.
Minimum 2 years experience within administration role.
Experience within a supply chain/ logistics role would be beneficial.
Mandarin speaking desirable.

There are 22 days holiday plus bank holidays. Core hours are 9am-5pm, this is an office based role, potentially flexibility around working hours.

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