Planner & Expeditor Administrator - Entry Level

Reporting directly to our Procurement Manager, we are looking for an entry level Planner & Expeditor Administrator to support our Procurement Team, so if you have experience working with data, administration with excellent attention to detail and communication skills - we want to hear from you

This role is an entry level role and is ideal for someone who initially will be heavily involved in supporting the Planner & Expeditors with administration tasks and understanding the needs of the Planner & Expeditor to then develop into the Planner & Expeditor role (within a 12-month timeframe). A clear progression plan will be implemented so that you are able to fully manage your own production areas and products.

This role is perfect for anyone who wants a career in supply chain/planning.

**What makes Rhino Products different?**

As vans get more modern, so does their design. Tradespeople need van equipment that not only helps them work more safely and more efficiently, but also has sleek aesthetics to complement the look of their vehicle. That’s where Rhino Products comes in.

We are Europe’s leading van accessory manufacturer who export a high-quality range of products globally. We have manufacturing sites in Deeside and Ellesmere Port, and warehouses and sales offices in the Netherlands, Sweden, Poland, and France.

We are proud of our brand reputation, which is popular with tradespeople and throughout our reseller network due to our commitment to great service and innovative products. Our marketing department is responsible for cultivating this reputation both in our home and worldwide markets and is pivotal to helping us reach our ambitious growth targets.

**Job description**

Working as a Planner & Expeditor Administrator based at our new, modern head office at Ellesmere Port, you will be proactive and a key support to the team.

**Duties**:

- Transfer works orders from Emax to Smartsheet
- Daily follow up of late deliveries
- Preparing monthly KPIs
- Transport/Updating the Goods In calendar
- Transferring data to the board report
- Preparation for weekly production meeting
- Reviewing whiteboard schedule
- Update figures on Smartsheet - weekly
- Inventory KPI data capture
- Departmental reporting, raising PO’s, general administration. This list is not exhaustive.

**Skills that will help you in the role**:

- Passion for and experience working with data - essential.
- Be organised, methodical and work within timeframes.
- Excellent Microsoft skills is essential.
- Excellent attention to detail is a must
- Great communicator and the ability to work on your own initiative to meet deadlines but also work collaboratively with colleagues.

**Why you’ll love working with us**:
Our customers are important to us. The same goes for those that work for us, that’s why we offer the following benefits and have a high staff retention.
- Competitive salary
- Company pension scheme
- Learning, development, guidance, and support in your role
- Potential to earn profit related bonus (after qualifying period)
- Hybrid working for those who wish to (3 days office, 2 days at home)
- Private healthcare scheme
- Employee of the month scheme (Rhino Recognition Award)

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: From £22,500.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Private dental insurance
- Private medical insurance
- Sick pay
- Work from home

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Ellesmere Port: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Education**:

- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Customer service: 1 year (preferred)
- Administrative experience: 1 year (preferred)

**Language**:

- English (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: In person