The Company
Protocol is a leading UK supplier of contract furniture based in Maidenhead and over 30 years we have developed a large selection of quality products to provide suitable options for all design schemes and venues including hotels, restaurants, stadiums, offices, cafes, bars, universities, and golf clubs.
The Role
This is a newly created role supporting our Supply Chain Project Managers in the successful delivery of customer projects. It offers an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience within a customer-focused commercial environment while developing valuable skills in project coordination, customer service and supply chain operations.
Whether you are a graduate, have recently completed further education, are looking for your first office-based role, or are considering a career change, we'd love to hear from you. If you have strong communication skills, a positive attitude and a willingness to learn, this could be the opportunity you're looking for.
This is a hybrid role, working in the office in Maidenhead 3 days per week.
Description
- Coordinate the weekly delivery schedule by gathering project updates and ensuring our external delivery partners are aware of upcoming requirements.
- Liaise with Supply Chain Project Managers to keep customers informed of delivery updates and any potential delays.
- Assist with the coordination of supplier collections, working closely with freight forwarding partners to ensure timely pick-up and delivery.
- Organise and maintain the sample library, ensuring all samples are accurately catalogued and easily accessible.
- Coordinate sample requests in line with project requirements.
- Verify invoices received from suppliers, freight forwarders and third-party partners.
- Reconcile invoices against internal records and investigate any discrepancies.
- Support stock take activities and inventory record reconciliation.
What will help you succeed
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel
- Strong communication skills
- A proactive and organised approach to work
- Ability to manage multiple priorities
- Accuracy and attention to detail
- Experience of working in a customer facing environment
We know that sometimes people don’t apply for a role if they think they can’t tick every box. But we realise the ‘perfect candidate’ may not exist. If you're excited about working for us and can do most of what we are looking for, go ahead and apply. You could be exactly what we need!
What we offer
- Pension
- Life Insurance
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Employee Assistance Programme
Other information
We recruit and develop employees who are the best suited to the requirements of the role, regardless of gender, ethnic origin, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability. If there are any adjustments we can make to the application or selection process so you can do your best, let us know. We will be happy to help.
We review applications as they are received and will arrange interviews with suitable candidates throughout the recruitment process. As a result, we may close the vacancy once we have identified the right candidate, so early applications are encouraged.
Pay: £28,000.00 per year
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Maidenhead
