Logistics Assistant - Fixed Term Contract

Job description

Informations entreprise

BRIOCHE PASQUIER UK
MILTON KEYNES - MK8 8DF

Emploi proposé

We are looking for a Logistics Assistant on a Fixed Term Contract from January to September 2020, with the potential of a permanent position.

Salary: £competitive
Benefits: 6% Bonus, Company Pension Plan, Company Sick Pay, Company Holiday.
Location: Milton Keynes
Contract and Hours: Fixed Term Contract, working 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday 08.30am to 17.30pm, with a rota on-call (however, flexibility is key!)

About the company

This is your opportunity to work for one of the largest food manufactures in Europe, Brioche Pasquier. We have been present in the UK for over a decade and sell a range of French bakery products to major UK food retailers, wholesale and foodservice markets. The company is still family run and has a great culture and history. We are also present in Europe, South Korea and USA.

We are at our 160,000 sq. ft. technologically advanced production facility to service the UK market in order to continue the strong growth of the company.

This is a great opportunity to join a category-leading brand and an exciting stage in the history of the business. Due to the fast expansion of the business, we are looking for professionals to join our team to fulfil and grow into their roles.
In line with the Brioche Pasquier UK Values, the main responsibilities of the Sales Manager are set out below.

Your main tasks will be:
• Manage the supply and stock level of Brioche Pasquier products from France and the UK.
• Organise daily deliveries from France and in the UK.
• Monitor customers’ orders and deliveries and forecast requirements as accurately as possible.
• Prepare and dispatch documentation ensuring all information is correct for orders and deliveries.
• Control and process invoices.
• To monitor and report on activities and provide relevant management information in a clear and concise format.
• Determine the causes of any problems and be able to select and explain the best possible solution to resolve the issue.
• Strive to improve service levels and to meet financial targets
• Synchronise with other departments within Brioche Pasquier in order to anticipate any range extensions or promotional activities
• Communicate and liaise with production and logistics daily to understand any potential deviations or likely potential changes to the plan.
• Challenge your suppliers when necessary to ensure Brioche Pasquier requirements are respected.

Some essential skills and qualifications required for this role are:
• The role typically requires a minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent.
• Experience working within a fast-paced Logistics department is essential.
• The passion to progress from a Logistics Assistant to a Logistics Manager.
• Additional relevant knowledge, demonstrable practical experience and product expertise can offset the normal qualification requirements.
• Proficient user of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word and PowerPoint)
• Organised and methodical with the ability to solve problems and take prompt decisive action where necessary.
• Able to prioritise tasks and execution of actions and the ability to carry out their responsibilities with the minimum of supervision.
• Excellent attention to detail
• To be able to remain calm under pressure and demonstrate control if challenged
• Strong communication skills, verbal and written, with the ability to communicate specifics clearly to people.

Desirable skills and experience:
• Bilingual – French & English speaking to a conversational level.
• Previous experience within a logistics role
• Previous experience within a FMCG environment
• Management skills: experience in managing a logistics team.

Therefore, if you are hardworking, passionate and feel you are able to perform this job to the best of your ability, click apply today. We want to hear from you and to join the Brioche Pasquier family!