Role Summary

Reporting directly to the Purchasing and Logistics Manager the successful candidate will be a team player operating in a dynamic team of six, and will be tasked with approaching tasks with with a keen eye for detail and onward efficiency and improvements. Working as part of the fast-paced team in a fast growth company the candidate should also be able to work well under pressure and be able to prioritise, with good communication and IT skills.

Operating in a high performing environment the successful candidate will operate under the day-to-day stewardship of the Purchasing and Inventory Planner and the business Import / Export Planner in a dynamic dual function.

Knowledge of Sage 200 and a prior background in purchasing or logistics is desirable but not essential because detailed and specific on the job training will be put forward.

Responsibilities will include but not be limited to the below:

Main Responsibilities

• Maintaining and increasing relationships with freight forwarders
• Freight processing for imports via sea, air and road
• UK road haulage and international road/air courier bookings, management and tracking
• Handling & processing transportation documents
• Checking all import documentation to ensure the correct commodity codes and VAT and Duty have been applied
• Quotations for all shipments and checking rates with suppliers
• Data entry & processing using Microsoft Excel for imports plan
• Tracking orders start to finish
• Invoices, debit & credit notes, authorising payments for shipping imports
• Raise purchase orders though Sage 200
• Liaise with UK and Foreign suppliers regarding POs, lead times, etc.
• Liaise with sales team with product updates, ETAs, landed costs, expedite orders.
• Liaise with warehouse team on stock levels/delivery dates, etc.
• Update costs in line with USD rate changes, possible change sale price bands
• Gather PODs for direct shipments before invoicing our customer

Key Attributes and Experience

• Excellent attention to detail (some products have very long lead times so cannot afford to order wrong items)
• Can-do attitude
• Methodical approach to working practices
• Ability to work independently and on own initiative with a pro-active approach
• Excellent communication skills
• Negotiation skills
• Good-multi-tasking skills along with time management skills
• Relevant qualifications would be preferred but not essential
• Previous experience in a purchasing role would be a distinct advantage
• Any import experience would be ideal, use of tariff codes, etc.
• Sage 200 experience would be preferred but not essential
• Industry knowledge is not essential, although any technological background would be advantageous
• Microsoft Excel

Location:
Internal role, based in Cardiff, Wales
Flexible home working arrangements are negotiable

Reporting to:
Purchasing and Logistics Manager

Salary and Benefits:
• Competitive financial package
• Private health care
• Modern ambitious business based in Cardiff with a relaxed atmosphere with a strong culture of togetherness and mutual success
• Regular company social events
• Company pension

To apply, please email your CV to careers@dvs.co.uk