Warehouse & Purchase Order Assistant
Great Yarmouth
Permanent position

About Us:
James Fisher is a global engineering services company. From our origins as a ship owner and operator, we’ve evolved to provide the expertise and innovative technology our customers need in the harshest of environments across Energy, Defence and Maritime Transport.

The Role:
You will be responsible for the administrative processes associated with raising Purchase requests & Purchase orders to support the global operations and Great Yarmouth base.
In addition, you will be supporting the rest of the warehouse with their daily duties.

Principle Accountabilities:

• Provide purchase order support for the Stores teams including logistics, workshop & purchasing.
• Following up on orders with delivery updates.
• Maintain accurate records of purchase orders.
• Maintain the purchase order delivery notes on Sharepoint.
• Maintain accurate records, filing & compiling reports as required.
• Attend meetings as required.
• Manage, organise and update database applications as required (IFS/Sharepoint).
• Liaise with Accounts payable on supplier/GRN issues.
• Update and Maintain Goods receipt and purchases within Business Software.
• Support other roles as directed Checking, packing and unpacking shipments, stock counting, signing delivery notes, issuing stock to the workshop team.
• Maintain high standards at all times with regards to health and safety.

Qualifications and Experience:
Competent in all aspects of Microsoft Office, high level of computer literacy, good knowledge of English Grammar along with good interpersonal skills.
Experience with CRM and business management software.
Experience in Business Administration/Data Input, within busy organisations.
Prior experience working in a store’s or warehouse environment, demonstrating the ability to manage inventory, organise stock, and maintain accurate records.

Who are we looking for?

• You will have strong attention to detail to ensure accuracy in inventory management and data entry.
• You will need excellent organisational skills to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Good verbal and written communication skills to interact with team members and other departments.
• Ability to perform physical tasks such as lifting and moving stock.
• Be able to identify and resolve issues related to inventory discrepancies and stock management.
• The ability to work collaboratively with colleagues to achieve common goals.
• You will need to be able to self-motivate and time manage workloads.

*This role is based in Great Yarmouth, so you will need to live within a commutable distance to this location.
Applicants must have the right to permanently reside and work in the UK.

Due to the volume of applications that we receive for our vacancies, on occasion applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment.

James Fisher is relied on to help our customers deliver on their promises and realise their ambitions safely, efficiently and responsibly.
We have a strong heritage built on the foundations of our people and innovation. Alongside our valuable partnerships with customers, communities and suppliers, we are embedding a more sustainable approach across our business.

Our strategy is centred around the One James Fisher ambition. We are building a stronger, more cohesive engineering service company operating in the Blue Economy.
The Energy Division provides safe, sustainable products and services for two core markets, oil and gas and renewables.

Together, we are building a brighter, bolder and more innovative future.

James Fisher & Sons are committed to taking positive action on diversity and we strongly encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds and as a Disability Confident employer we are committed to offer an interview to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria for the role.

James Fisher and Sons plc, are proud to be partnered with the Career Transition Partnership, the official provider of Armed Forces resettlement for over 20 years.