Recruitment Solutions are currently recruiting for a Packaging Coordinator for our client based in Maidstone

Pay rate: Competitive DOE

Responsibilities Include:

• Procure all packaging components including crates as requested by growers
• Record order information on a computerised system
• Provide forecasting information to suppliers as necessary to ensure continuous supply of goods
• Reconcile invoices against orders placed and prepare for payment within agreed deadlines
• Responsible for meeting crate audit deadlines as per the guidelines from the Retailer
• Provide telephone support to growers and Wares packhouse – including out of hours support.
• Design and format accurate label/film overprint designs on the in-house systems.
• Invoice goods received by growers direct from suppliers in a timely fashion
• Obtain proof of delivery documentation for invoice disputes
• Assist in stock counts as required
• Arrange and record stock transfers between sites and credit/debit the correct accounts accordingly
• Provide support to colleagues within the team as required
• Any other reasonable duties assigned by the Head of Packaging to meet the needs of the business

Person Specification:

• Evidence of extensive experience working in a comparable role, preferably within the soft fruit industry
• Strong appreciation of our business needs and resourcefulness in coming up with solutions to their challenges
• Ability to relate to key client personnel in a professional and credible fashion
• Well-developed personal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate with a wide range of employees
• Good interpersonal skills and well developed leadership and management skills
• Creativity
• Ability to delegate effectively and to follow-up as appropriate
• Ability to work as part of a team with colleagues across professional, operational and cultural boundaries
• Proactive approach and prompt responses to all service requests
• Ability to identify needs and issues and recommend suitable and pragmatic courses of action and solutions, adopting a risk aware approach
• Good time management and organisational skills with the ability to handle a number of tasks at once and meeting deadlines as required

Please only apply if you fully match the skills and experience required. If you have not had contact from us within 72 hours of your application, due to receiving high volumes of applications, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

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