At a Glance
- Tasks: Support international trade with administrative tasks and effective communication.
- Company: Global supplier of functional chemicals with a dynamic culture.
- Benefits: Attractive salary, training, career development, and progression opportunities.
- Other info: Work at the European Head Quarters in vibrant Central London.
- Why this job: Join a dedicated team and make an impact in a multinational trading environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in administration and knowledge of logistics preferred.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Are you an Administrator or Business Assistant with experience gained in a multi-national trading organisation? Looking to work for a global supplier and distributor of Chemicals? We have an exciting role working at the European Head Quarters in Central London. Our client is a Global supplier of functional chemicals to a wide range of industries, with offices around the world it is a dynamic and influential organisation. The Business Assistant will be a member of a small, dedicated team of professionals within the Chemicals Division. The role requires a broad range of business support and administrative responsibilities to facilitate international trade within the Chemicals, Polymers and affiliated industries.
Key Responsibilities
- Clear and effective communication by phone, email and other means with clients, suppliers and internal colleagues to expedite planning, ordering, delivery and accounting requirements of clients and suppliers.
- To work closely with colleagues to troubleshoot and resolve problems as they arise and pursue full external stakeholder satisfaction.
- Ensuring compliance with external and company regulations such as REACH, Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Security Trade Control (STC) and take a high degree of responsibility toward customer credit control.
- Assisting the General Manager for a range of other administrative duties to support internal company reporting requirements as required.
- Accurate and timely record keeping ensuring company data reflects the reality of the Dept trading position, goods movements and credit exposure.
Relationships
- Staff members and London based accounts, finance, legal and risk management.
- Overseas business Departments including other EMEA offices and Head Office.
- Commercial, logistics, technical and administrative customer and supplier staff members in the UK and overseas.
Person Specification
- Knowledge of logistics, import and export procedures.
- Widespread experience of working in a multinational trading environment in an administrative and client-orientated support role.
- Candidates with a post compulsory education level, possibly even an undergraduate degree in Maths, Economics, Business, Finance or related would be advantageous although not essential.
Benefits
In return our client is offering an attractive salary and benefits. Training and career development and progression within the global organisation.
Business Assistant - Chemical Trading - Central London employer: Whitehall Recruitment Ltd
As a leading speciality chemicals distributor, our client offers a dynamic work environment where employees are encouraged to take initiative and contribute to the success of the Industrial Chemicals Division. With a strong focus on employee development, the company provides ample opportunities for growth and learning, alongside a competitive salary and a supportive team culture that values collaboration and innovation. Located in a vibrant area, this role not only promises meaningful work but also the chance to be part of a forward-thinking organisation committed to excellence in the chemical industry.
