Freight Administration Assistant - FTC

Supply Chain – Freight Administration Assistant - FTC 15 MONTHS

Remote working will be required post training.

About Us

Growing is in our nature. Over 40 years ago, we started life as a small family farm with a handful of people and a modest range of crops.

Today, we’re a global farming and food business working thousands of acres and employing thousands of people around the world to grow, process, pack and market a range of fresh produce.

Supplying our premium produce to some of the UK’s leading retailers and restaurants, we are very proud of what we do and how we do it. With our impressive green credentials, we truly are committed to sustainability, demonstrating continued investment in the latest technologies to help maintain our carbon neutral footprint.

The Role

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced administrator to join our busy team - Minimum 15 months.

Applications are invited from committed, reliable and proactive individuals, capable of operating efficiently in a fast paced, dynamic working environment. Reporting directly to the Freight Manager, candidates will have strong communication skills, be highly organised and have exceptional attention to detail. The Supply Chain Administrator plays a key role within the team, supporting and maintaining all related documentation, systems and records. Liaising with service providers and key stakeholders as required in line with procedures and maintaining accurate details of warehouse stock, transfer movements and associated customs requirements.

Training will be provided where necessary.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain constructive relationships with all service providers and stakeholders
• Effective administration assistance for Import arrivals, export and customer collections
• Coordination of airline, shipping line or road hauliers
• Processing, filing and monitoring all shipping documentation
• Accurate data entry and management, invoice processing and all customs processes
• Timely checking of invoices, authorising and applying to accounting system
• Maintain exchange rates, product codes, tariff codes and supplier details
• Monitor, record and report on temperature controls, highlighting areas of concern and assisting with claims
• Monitor and report on transport orders utilising vehicles to obtain best daily costings
• Record/update all weekly and monthly budget trackers
• Assist with Self-auditing of Import Entries
• Provide assistance to the wider team as and when required

Required Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

• Previous administration support experience
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Attention to detail
• High level of numeracy
• Proficient in the use of MS Office applications, emails and the internet

Why Work for Barfoots?

• Investors In People Silver Award status.
• Company pension scheme
• Life Assurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Benefits Platform
• Development opportunities
• Discounted leisure membership
• Discounted vegetable box scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free onsite parking
• Approved training centre for Highfield qualifications
• Rapidly growing company
• Committed to Sustainability - Using our waste to power our site!