Warehouse Administrator

LEAD INFORMATION     
 
Job Title – Warehouse Administrator
Site location – Trafford Park, Manchester
Responsible to – Administration Manager     
Purpose of the role - To support in the management of the daily routines of warehouse administration and the day-to-day functions of the warehouse.     
Client brief - Our client is a world-renowned Warehousing organisation supporting blue chip companies with warehousing and distribution functions.      
 
KEY INFORMATION     
 
Reason for vacancy – Increased Demand
Contract – Temporary to Permanent
Hourly Rate - £12.21ph
Shifts – Monday to Friday 8am-4.30pm (30 mins unpaid for lunch per day)
Holidays – 21 days + Bank Holidays
Facilities – Brand new flagship operation very well kept offering excellent facilities including free on-site parking, canteen areas (inclusive of all kitchen facilities and vending machines)       
 
RESPONSIBILITIES     
 
The role - Our client is looking for an Warehouse Administrator to support their existing team in their flagship Warehousing Operation on Trafford Park. As a Warehouse Administrator, the requirements are varied but not limited to –

• Answering the phone and responding to client requests and inquiries
• Liaising with suppliers
• Track inventory
• Maintain incumbent warehouse stock
• Printing inbound labels and assigning them to supplier wallets
• Keeping track of the booking schedule and following process
• Reconciliation of stock off site
• Performing other duties as assigned
• Welcoming drivers and positioning them on the bays

Key Skills Required -

• Experience of working in a warehouse environment, managing stock control is preferable.
• The post holder will have previous experience of using WMS system and understands how this works (experience is SAP or JDA if possible)
• The post holder must be able to maintain high standards of quality in record keeping ensuring information is always recorded accurately, appropriately and kept up to date, Experience of carrying out administrative duties to complete a piece of work in a methodical, efficient, and timely manner to meet a set deadline.
• The post holder will have the ability to use word processing (and at least one other Microsoft Office Software Package e.g. Microsoft Excel, Powerpoint, and Access)
• The post holder must have effective and coherent oral and written communication skills.
• The post holder must be able to represent the organisation professionally when liaising with customers and multiple departments.
• The post holder must have excellent organisational skills and be able to demonstrate experience working in a high-pressured fasted paced office environment.
• The post holder must be able to maintain paper and electronic records in line with procedures and respond to internal & external service information requirements in consultation with the Line Manager
• The post holder must have demonstratable and effective time management skills
• The post holder must have the ability to use one’s own initiative and work autonomously, seeking support and advice where necessary.
• The post holder will have a pragmatic and solution focused approach to everyday tasks.
• The post holder will be reliable, punctual, and committed to the role and their own development.