Logistics & Inventory Administrator

Logistics & Inventory Administrator

Salary: £26,000 - £29,000

Based in Ashford

Office-Based Role - 9 am - 5.30 pm

A well-established communications company based in Ashford is seeking a Logistics & Inventory Administrator to join our team to manage inventory, coordinate logistics activities provide administrative support across the airport team. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring efficient stock control, procurement support, record management, and day-to-day office administration.

Key Responsibilities

• Receive, inspect, record, and organise incoming and outgoing goods, ensuring all stock is accurately logged and stored in the appropriate locations.
• Maintain inventory records and carry out regular stock counts, investigating discrepancies and ensuring stock levels remain accurate and up to date.
• Monitor stock usage and coordinate replenishment requests with the purchasing team to ensure materials and equipment are always available when required.
• Coordinate deliveries, collections, and shipments, tracking orders and liaising with suppliers and Head Office logistics teams to ensure timely movement of goods.
• Support operational teams by preparing, allocating, and issuing equipment and materials for projects, installations, and maintenance activities.
• Maintain organised filing systems, databases, and company records, ensuring documentation is completed accurately and retained in line with company procedures.
• Prepare reports, delivery records, purchase documentation, and other administrative paperwork to support the wider business.
• Provide day-to-day administrative support, including scheduling, responding to enquiries, coordinating meetings, and assisting with general office duties as required.

Experience & Skills Required:

• Previous experience in logistics, stores, inventory control or office administration.
• Experience using inventory management or ERP systems
• Knowledge of procurement processes and supplier management
• Previous experience within aviation, engineering, logistics, telecommunications, or a similar operational environment would be desirable
• Competent in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Good communication skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Occasional lifting and movement of stock items may be required
• Standard office hours with flexibility during busy operational periods

Benefits:

• Holiday 21 days + BH (closed at Christmas hols to be taken during this). Holiday increase over the length of service
• Pension scheme
• Medicare
• Parking available
• Opportunity to progress in time

Huntress Search Ltd acts as a Recruitment Agency in relation to all Permanent roles and as a Recruitment Business in relation to all Temporary roles.

We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout.

PLEASE NOTE: We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK.