At WHSmith our people are at the heart of everything we do. They are the ones that go the extra mile for our customers. The ones that enable our growth. That’s why our Logistics team is passionate about creating an environment where people can be creative and trailblazing in order to do their best work.

The role of an International Logistics Administrator is to provide administrative support within the Logistics Team at our Support Centre in Swindon. The Logistics team looks after the stock movements from our UK and EU DC’s to our stores.

What you will be doing:

• Producing accurate export documentation, in a timely manner, for deliveries to International stores from UK and EU DC’s to allow for the smooth delivery of stock across borders.
• Booking and controlling stock movements between external warehouses and consolidation centres or stores
• Monitor and track timely arrival of deliveries to stores
• Releasing orders for the EU DC within the timescales agreed with business and logistics partner
• Compiling the Country of Origin database
• Liaising with external suppliers regarding delivery queries
• Compiling and issuing daily and weekly reports
• Answering store and support centre queries
• Supporting the International Logistics Team by maintaining excellent working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Assisting the International Logistics Team with other administrative tasks as required

What we are looking for:

• Strong retail with strong administrative skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Access, Outlook)
• Excellent organisational ability and a key eye for detail 
• Ability to demonstrate problem solving skills, time management and prioritisation 
• Ability to work collaboratively and build positive relationships with colleagues and suppliers

How we reward our teams:

• Hybrid Working Model from home and in the office
• 4pm Friday Finish
• Flexible Working
• 24 Days holiday, plus your Birthday off, plus Bank Holidays with an opportunity to buy extra days holiday
• Family Friendly Leave
• Company Pension scheme
• Annual Bonus based on company and personal performance
• Competitive Salary

About us:

Celebrating 230 years, we’re proud to have grown and evolved into a globally recognised brand present in over 30 countries around the world, and we’re proud to be that air of familiarity people love and trust on their journey, both in life and through life. As a diverse group of over 12,000 colleagues, we are all on the same journey to a better business through our commitments to our planet, people and the communities we serve.

Our UK Travel office is based in a buzzing part of central London close to Liverpool Street Station. We are an ambitious team that thrives on pace, collaboration and innovation resulting in a real entrepreneurial culture. It’s perfect for people who are happy to use their initiative and embrace life outside their comfort zone.

WHSmith are proud to be an inclusive employer, we want our colleagues to feel welcome, and free to be themselves with us.

At WHSmith, we’re all about creating an inclusive and welcoming workplace where everyone can be themselves and do their best. No matter your background, age, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, race or ethnicity, marital status, religion, sex, sexual orientation or anything else that makes you, you—you’re welcome here.

We’re also open to flexible working where possible, so if that’s something you need, let’s chat. And if you need any adjustments during the selection process, just let our Talent Acquisition team know—we’re happy to help!