Our client is the largest independent forest product trading company in North America. Headquartered in Boston, with a satellite office in Newbury town centre (with parking).
Hybrid opportunity, with scope to work from home on average, two days a week.
Reporting to the Sales Manager, the Sales Support Coordinator will be responsible for managing the administration of the UK Paper imports and European exports.
We are seeking a skilled administrator, with a strong attention to detail and ideally, experienced in inventory management, supply chain or sales order processing. You will be a clear communicator, both verbally and in writing, with a collaborative and friendly interpersonal style.
Full training will be provided, we are looking for people who have a growth mindset and a real passion for service delivery. In return, we can offer you the scope for development in an entrepreneurial business. This role would suit a graduate looking for a career in international trade, or a capable sales administrator/logistics coordinator.
Export Administration
- Processing sales and purchase orders for export business from the UK
- Placing bookings with forwarders / carriers
- Notifying and agreeing collection schedules with suppliers
- Facilitating trailer collections from suppliers and deliveries to warehouses
- Receiving bookings confirmations and maintaining the containerboard booking tracker
- Inventory management
- Order management – review order tonnages and ensure order are shipped within agreed deadlines
- Production of the monthly warehouse stock reports
Import Administration
- Entering new budgets and orders into the management system
- Daily liaison with suppliers and UK customers
- Negotiating and booking freight to optimise order contribution
- Deliver orders in a timely and cost-effective manner
- Submit clearances for EU export and UK import, and review and check clearances, and forward to third parties
- Follow up on claims and other technical enquiries
