Step into the heart of a global operation where your organisation keeps products moving and the whole team running smoothly.
Location: Stratford-upon-Avon
Job Type: Full-time, permanent
Salary: Up to £32,000 per annum
Hours: 37.5 hours per week which can be worked between 07:30 and 17:00. You can choose the times you wish to work between these hours as long as it is the same each week.
Arden Personnel is supporting a growing, design-led business with an international customer base to recruit a super-organised Purchasing & Logistics Administrator. This role sits right at the centre of the operation—making sure stock is ordered, shipped and received smoothly across UK and overseas warehouses.
If you like detail, timelines and tidy systems, you’ll fit in nicely (and yes, you’re allowed to love a perfectly updated tracker).
Why This Role Stands Out
- Salary up to £32,000 per annum
- International supply chain exposure (suppliers + global shipping)
- Real ownership of your area—trusted to get it done
- Busy, varied role with admin + coordination + problem-solving
- Supportive team with room to develop
- Free parking + pension scheme
- 22 days holiday per annum
The Role
You’ll be the main point of contact between the UK office and overseas suppliers/factories, keeping orders and shipments moving and ensuring stock records, ETAs and documentation are accurate and up to date.
Day-to-day responsibilities
- Raise purchase orders and keep suppliers updated
- Arrange and track global shipments to UK / Europe / overseas warehouses
- Book freight forwarders and manage delivery dates
- Maintain shipping trackers and update ETAs
- Upload deliveries into the system and update stock records
- Prepare shipping and customs documentation
- Liaise with suppliers to resolve delays or quantity issues
- Support stock control and warehouse transfers
- Assist with bespoke/special orders and keep customers informed
- Work with accounts to process factory and freight payments
What we’re looking for
Essential
- Strong Excel skills (must-have)
- Experience in purchasing, logistics, supply chain or international shipping
- High level of accuracy, organisation and attention to detail
- Confident communicating with suppliers, freight partners and warehouses
- Comfortable working to deadlines and managing multiple moving parts
Desirable
- Confidence using stock/ERP systems (Sage is an advantage)
- Knowledge of import/customs documentation
- Interest in improving processes as the business grows
What’s on offer
- Salary up to £32,000 per annum
- 22 days holiday per annum
- Free parking
- Pension scheme
- A busy, interesting role in an international setup
- Supportive team and genuine development opportunities
- Real ownership of your area
- A strong mix of admin, coordination and problem-solving
Why work here?
A collaborative, forward-thinking culture where values aren’t just words—they’re lived. The team focuses on clarity, empowerment and positivity, with a strong emphasis on consistency, expertise and continuous improvement.
📣 Ready to Apply?
We’re reviewing CVs for this Installations Engineer — early applications are encouraged.
📧 l.fletcher@ardenpersonnel.co.uk
📞 01789 532220 (Alcester) | 01527 911700 (Redditch)
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🌍 About Arden Personnel
We recruit across Redditch, Bromsgrove, Studley, Henley‑in‑Arden, Evesham, Alcester, Bidford‑on‑Avon, Leamington Spa, Warwick & Stratford‑upon‑Avon.
We’re an equal opportunities employer, placing talent across Administration, Marketing, IT, HR, Finance, Customer Service, Purchasing, Engineering and more.
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