Logistics Assistant

Brioche Pasquier UK is part of an international group and one of the largest food manufacturers in Europe. We have been present in the UK for over a decade and sell a range of French bakery products to major UK food retailers, wholesale and foodservice markets. The company is still family run and has a great culture and history. We are also present in Europe, South Korea and USA.

We are at our 160,000 sq. ft. technologically advanced production facility to service the UK market in order to continue the strong growth of the company.

Position: Logistics Assistant
Location: Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
Job Type: Full Time, Fixed Term Contract (Maternity Cover)
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5:30pm with an on-call rota
Salary: £Competitive salary plus benefits
Benefits: Up to 6% annual bonus, company pension scheme, sick pay, and more.

Responsibilities:

– Manage the supply and stock level of Brioche Pasquier products from France and the UK.
– Organise daily deliveries from France and in the UK.
– Monitor customers’ orders and deliveries and forecast requirements as accurately as possible.
– Prepare and dispatch documentation ensuring all information is correct for orders and deliveries.
– Control and process invoices.
– Monitor and report on activities and provide relevant management information in a clear and concise format.
– Determine the causes of any problems and be able to select and explain the best possible solution to resolve the issue.
– Strive to improve service levels and to meet financial targets
– Synchronise with other departments within Brioche Pasquier in order to anticipate any range extensions or promotional activities
– Communicate and liaise with production and logistics daily to understand any potential deviations or likely potential changes to the plan.
– Challenge your suppliers when necessary to ensure Brioche Pasquier requirements are respected.

About you:

– The role typically requires a minimum of a bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
– Experience working within a fast-paced Logistics department is essential.
– Additional relevant knowledge, demonstrable practical experience and product expertise can offset the normal qualification requirements.
– Proficient user of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word and PowerPoint)
– Organised and methodical with the ability to solve problems and take prompt decisive action where necessary.
– Able to prioritise tasks and execution of actions and the ability to carry out their responsibilities with the minimum of supervision.

Desirable Skills and Experience

– Bilingual – French & English speaking to a conversational level.
– Previous experience within a logistics role
– Previous experience within a FMCG environment
– Management skills: experience in managing a logistics team.

You may have experience of the following: Logistics Assistant, Logistics Administrator, Logistics Coordinator, Logistics Planner, Transport Assistant, Transport Coordinator, Transport Planner, Operations Assistant, Operations Coordinator, Stock Controller, Administrator, Office Administrator, etc.

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