Business Support Administrator

As part of ongoing growth, we are excited to be recruiting for a Business Support Administration position to join our Business Support Team. 

We are an independent dynamic, steel solution provider with strong family ethos and values that makes us stand out from the crowd and enable us to be successful in a challenging marketplace always striving to have a smile on our face.

As one of the UK’s largest steel stockholders, we are recognised as experts by our diverse customer base in a wide range of industries including Automotive, Mining, Off-Highway, Power Generation, Construction, Defence and Industrial engineering sectors.

The suitable candidate will be responsible for administration and support functions within the team as outlined below.

The main tasks of the role will initially include:

  • Sales and Purchase Order entry, including contract review
  • Sale Quotation entry
  • Updating existing Sales and Purchase Orders relating to pricing and delivery dates
  • Expediting customer sales orders and providing an update through a customer expediting report 
  • Liaise with customers regarding issuing quotations using pre-agreed pricing structures
  • Validating supplier order acknowledgements against Purchase Order requirements
  • Liaising with freight forwarders and validating customs documentation
  • Arrange deliveries from suppliers, booking material in on arrival and allocating stock to outstanding sales orders 
  • Processing of Goods Inwards documentation, including entry and validation of product information (test certificates)
  • Raising and emailing despatch paperwork to the customer
  • Raising despatch paperwork and customer invoices
  • Stock transfer, movement and cleansing
  • Answering incoming calls within the team and directing queries.

Candidates must have the following experience:

  • Business Admin NVQ level 2 or relevant experience
  • Previous experience in an administration role in a Sales and/or Manufacturing environment
  • GCSE C or above in English and Maths or equivalent. 

Required Knowledge and Skills include:

  • Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
  • PC Literate - Understanding Microsoft applications and ERP systems.
  • MS Office – Intermediate level
  • Numerate and literate
  • Good general knowledge of the office based processes
  • Clear communication.

If you feel you have the skills and expertise for this challenging role, then please forward your CV and covering letter by email to: opportunities@hillfoot.com.

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