The Company:
Maris Seafoods is a leading Sales & Marketing company with offices in UK & EU, supplying Retail, E-commerce and Foodservice companies with a variety of high-quality Seafood products sourced from a vast network of global suppliers.
Our modern offices offer a fresh approach providing a space that generates creativity for all who work there while fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment. As we continue to expand, we are seeking an Admin Assistant to join our team and play a pivotal role in a fast-paced environment.
Position Overview
We’re looking for a highly organised, deadline-focused Supply Chain/Admin Assistant to keep our operations running seamlessly. You’ll manage purchase and sales orders for key accounts with accuracy and speed—making sure nothing slips, especially around critical month-end deadlines.
This role thrives on clear, fast communication—often by phone—to get answers, solve issues, and keep orders moving without delay. You’ll be the vital link between sales, customers, suppliers, and internal teams, ensuring the order-to-delivery process stays on track in a busy, fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage purchase and sales orders for key accounts—accurately, on time, every time.
- Arrange deliveries and booking out stock, liaising with Transport and Coldstores.
- Issue invoices promptly and meet all month-end processing deadlines.
- Handle credit notes
- Credit Control, including sending statements and chasing overdue invoices.
- Keep things moving with proactive phone and email communication.
- Provide efficient admin support to the Managing Director.
- Identify opportunities for process improvements and assist in implementing them to enhance efficiency.
- Manage shared mailboxes
- General sales and admin support
Skills & Attributes
- Outstanding organisation with the ability to juggle priorities and meet tight deadlines.
- Confident and professional on the phone, able to resolve issues quickly.
- Strong written communication and attention to detail.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Teams, Outlook) with good numerical skills.
- At least 12 months’ experience in a similar role.
- Ttenacious and resilient individual and team player who is capable of building strong relationships with customers and suppliers.
- Positive, proactive, and resilient with a “can-do” attitude.
Hours:
- 8am to 4pm with 30 minutes lunch
- Hybrid working – 4 days office Based (Centre Park, Warrington WA1 1RL), 1 day working from home. (Following successful 90 day probation and up to date with training)
- Full UK Driving Licence
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £25,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Private medical insurance
Work Location: In person