Main Accountabilities

  • Ensure all orders are entered/received onto the management system accurately and on time and in accordance with Customer Service.
  • Administer and maintain the customer master file to reflect internal/external customer needs.
  • Monitor/track order progress and provide status updates to interested parties (eg Customer Service Manager, Demand Chain Planners/ Supply Chain Manager).
  • Identify and escalate potential customer service issues as soon as possible to avoid customer service failure.
  • Administer the replenishment process to ensure goods are supplied in time to meet Customer Service stock replenishment.
  • Enter and log customer complaints and monitor/track progress of said comments.
  • Responsible for the activities associated with the transportation of product to customers into the Palletways network.
  • Pre-shipment and Post-shipment administration:
  • Booking delivery slots with customers.
  • Work with transport providers to ensure costs are obtained and monitored.
  • Administration duties
  • Allocating and calculating external warehouse transactions.
  • Provide cover for bulk scheduling including planning routes. Ensuring the most efficient way for customers and stakeholders is optimised.
  • Provide cover for production planning including production scheduling and inventory management.

Person Specification

  • Very good interpersonal and communication skills between all levels of staff within the business and to be able to work across functions and departments.
  • Computer literate – knowledge of MS Office (word & excel) and Oracle.
  • High levels of numeracy and accuracy.
  • Able to prioritise and plan own workload.
  • Ability to identify and escalate problems and to assist in a resolution.
  • Knowledge of pallet systems.
  • An ability to work on their own initiative and a flexible approach towards working hours and the needs of the business.
  • Good attention to detail.
  • Methodical and organised, taking ownership and accountability of objectives and tasks assigned/required.