Transport Office Assistant in Port Talbot

Location: Port Talbot
Salary: Hidden
Recruiter: SOFIDEL
Job Hours: Full-time

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The Sofidel Group 

The Sofidel Group is one of the leading manufacturers of paper for hygienic and domestic use worldwide. Established in 1966, the Group has subsidiaries in 13 countries – Italy, Spain, the UK, Ireland, France, Belgium, Germany, Sweden, Poland, Hungary, Greece, Romania and the USA – with more than 6,500 employees, net sales of 2,801 million Euros (2022) and a production capacity of over one million tonnes per year (1,440,000 tonnes in 2022). “Regina”, its most well-known brand, is present on almost all the reference markets. Other brands include: Sopalin, Le Trèfle, Hakle, Softis, Nalys, Cosynel, KittenSoft, Lycke, Nicky, Papernet. A member of the UN Global Compact and the international WWF Climate Savers programme, the Sofidel Group considers sustainability a strategic factor with regards to growth and is committed to reducing its impact on natural capital and maximising social benefits, setting as objective the creation of shared added value for all stakeholders. Sofidel’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction targets to 2030 have been approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) as consistent with reductions required to keep warming to well-below 2°C, in line with the goals of the Paris Agreement.

PURPOSE

To organize transport vehicles in order to deliver the merchandise in accordance with the required service standards and the Group’s procedures.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Organize the booking of transport vehicles in order to deliver the merchandise to all areas of interest, in accordance with the assigned aims in terms of cost-effectiveness and service level
  • Check the logistic suppliers’ invoices periodically and manage credit and debit notes
  • Support the Transport Office Supervisor in the negotiations with logistic suppliers according to the guidelines defined by the Group Logistics Director
  • Support the Transport Office Supervisor in the systematic assessment of the quality in the transporters’ service
  • Support the corporate depts. requiring assistance on topics of distribution logistic
  • Guarantee the correct management of relevant processes in accordance with the group policies and procedures
  • Promote a safety-bound corporate culture
  • Apply the Corporate Principles and Values

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    THE PERSON:

  • Has previous experience working in transport/ shipping environment.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Works well in a team and individually.

    • The Role:

  • Full Time - 37.5 Hours per week,Monday-Friday (8:30-16:30).
  • Organize the booking of transport vehicles in order to deliver the merchandise to all areas of interest, in accordance with the assigned aims.
  • Check the logistic suppliers’ invoices periodically and manage credit and debit notes.
  • Support the Transport Office Supervisor in the negotiations with logistic suppliers according to the guidelines defined by the Group Logistics Director.
  • Support the Transport Office Supervisor in the systematic assessment of the quality in the transporters’ service.
  • Support the corporate depts. requiring assistance on topics of distribution logistic.
  • Promote a safety-bound corporate culture.

    • PACKAGE/BENEFITS:

  • Competitive Salary
  • Company Sick Pay
  • Pension contribution plus salary sacrifice option
  • Private Health Insurance 
  • Life Assurance (3x annual salary)
  • Discount on Company products
  • Full time - 37.5 hours per week 
  • 23 days annual leave (+ public holidays)

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