Transport Admin

Sales & Transport Coordinator – Maternity Cover
Location: Whitchurch
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm
Pay Rate: £17.18 per hour
Contract: Maternity Cover
Recruiting on behalf of our client

We are currently recruiting on behalf of our client for a Sales & Transport Coordinator to provide maternity cover within their busy Sales & Transport department.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is organised, confident using Microsoft Office and spreadsheets, and enjoys working in a fast-paced environment where communication and attention to detail are essential.

The RoleWorking closely with the Sales Manager, Operations and Factory teams, you will provide essential support to the existing Sales & Transport team. You will be responsible for coordinating customer orders, sales administration and transport arrangements to ensure products are delivered to customers efficiently and on time.

Key Responsibilities

• Generate and maintain daily sales plans.
  
  
• Collate daily actual weights by grower and maintain the sales master sheet.
  
  
• Take and process customer orders.
  
  
• Enter orders onto the Niche system and update the sales plan.
  
  
• Maintain and update frozen stock records.
  
  
• Log despatch note information accurately.
  
  
• Print invoices from the Niche system and check them against the sales book.
  
  
• Complete end-of-day stock checks and advise customers of any shortages.
  
  
• Run relevant reports from the Niche system.
  
  
• Arrange transport using both company drivers and third-party hauliers, ensuring deliveries are arranged in the most cost-effective way.
  
  
• Coordinate the transport of live birds into the plant to support the smooth running of the factory.
  
  
• Liaise with external cold stores regarding the booking of frozen loads in and out, ensuring timely uplift and delivery requirements are met.
  
  
• Communicate sales and transport issues to the relevant internal teams.
  
  
• Develop and maintain spreadsheets and other administrative systems within the Sales & Transport department.
  
  
• Work closely with colleagues across Sales, Operations and Factory teams to ensure the smooth running of daily operations.
  
  

Essential Skills & Experience

• Good computer skills, particularly Microsoft Office and Excel/spreadsheets.
  
  
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
  
  
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
  
  
• Ability to communicate effectively with both customers and internal teams.
  
  
• Ability to work independently while also contributing effectively as part of a team.
  
  

Desirable Skills & ExperiencePrevious experience within any of the following areas would be advantageous:

• Sales administration.
  
  
• Transport or logistics.
  
  
• Customer service.
  
  
• Planning or coordination.
  
  
• Experience using systems such as Niche.
  
  

You will also ideally have:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  
  
• Strong problem-solving abilities.
  
  
• A flexible approach to working hours when required.
  
  
• The ability to remain calm and organised in a busy working environment.
  
  

How to ApplyIf you are interested in this Sales & Transport Coordinator opportunity and would like to find out more, please send your CV to:

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Location: Whitchurch
Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm
Pay: £17.18 per hour
Contract: Maternity Cover