Operations Administrator: Samlesbury, Preston; 12 months; 22.15ph paye; Inside IR35
We have a requirement for an operations administrator to support a data management exercise working with our aerospace and defence client based in Samlesbury, near Preston. The purpose of the role is to support the International Trade Solutions operational departments and improvement team with the dual administrative tasks of:
Assist with loading shipment data onto a booking system for freight agent allocation
Coordinate and provide status updates received back from the control tower into the operational department
Monitor progress on a daily basis and escalating any issues that are highlighted
Provide support to the improvements team in management of improvement activities and assist with the preparation and maintenance of tasks
The successful candidate will be required to perform tasks suitable to the internal level of this role. The role will contain, but will not be limited to, the following:
• Assist with processing shipment information onto freight booking system
• Check data entered is correct and matches shipping paperwork provided
• Monitor progress on all shipments loaded to booking system
• Provide regular status updates to operational team members as required
• Be point of contact for looking to resolve any queries to bookings made
• To compile data, analyse and propose recommendations through reports and presentations.
• Outputs & deliverables
• To ensure all shipments are loaded within the agreed timeframe
• Provide weekly status updates into operational team leaders
• Prompt query resolution
To ensure all plans are kept topical, reports issued on time and regular updates provided to senior improvement officer
Knowledge Required
Essential:
Ability to multitask but also remember importance of attention to detail
Able to work well on own and as part of a team, with excellent written and verbal communication skills
Skills Required:
Essential:
Proficient in Microsoft office, word/excel and other software applications
Strong time management, organisational skills & keen eye for detail

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