Logistics Assistant (6‑Month Contract) Essex Full Time NEW

Synthomer is a leading supplier of high-performance, highly specialised polymers and ingredients that play vital roles in key sectors such as coatings, construction, adhesives, and health and protection – growing markets that serve billions of end users worldwide. Headquartered in London, UK and publicly listed there since 1971, we employ c.3,900 employees across our 5 innovation centres of excellence and more than 29 manufacturing sites across Europe, North America and Asia. Around 20% of our sales volumes are from new and patent protected products.

At our innovation centres of excellence in the UK, Germany, China, Malaysia and Ohio, USA we collaborate closely with our customers to develop new products and enhance existing ones tailored to their needs, with an increasing range of sustainability benefits. Since 2021, we have been proud holders of the London Stock Exchange Green Economy Mark, which recognises green technology businesses making a significant contribution to a more sustainable, low-carbon economy.

We’re looking for a Logistics Planning & Stock Control Assistant to join our team on a 6‑month contract, supporting our Plant Logistics and Stock Control teams during a particularly busy period. This role is perfect for someone with strong administrative or logistics experience who’s ready to step into a varied, operational support role.

6‑Month Fixed Term Contract – Harlow, ESSEX Site 5 days per week full time.

What You’ll Be Doing

Plant Logistics Responsibilities

• Manage logistics for UK and EU customer orders
• Process import/export customs requirements for EU shipments
• Learn the full MAM end‑to‑end process (full training provided)
• Book transport across multiple modes and prepare accurate loading lists
• Work closely with Customer Service
• Raise requisitions for raw materials and packaging via MD04
• Raise STOs for shipments to external storage and toll manufacturing partners
• Use CRM system to order ad hoc materials
• Conduct stock counts and follow up with reporting

What You’ll Bring

• SAP experience Essential
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• Proven organisational and problem‑solving skills
• Confident communicator, both written and verbal

🌍 Global Benefits Overview

• 💰 Competitive, market-aligned compensation
• 🎯 Discretionary global bonus scheme
• 📈 Discretionary Long-Term Incentive Plan (LTIP) – for senior positions
• 🚗 Company car or car allowance – varies by region and role
• 🩺 Healthcare – tailored to regional locations
• 👶 Parental leave and family support – maternity, paternity, adoption (aligned with regional policies)
• 🏡 Working options – flexibility where it matters, based on role and business needs
• 📚 Learning & development opportunities – training, online platforms, buddy/mentorship programs, Internal Synthomer University with L&D offers
• 💙 Wellbeing support – employee assistance program (EAP), mental health resources, wellbeing initiatives
• 🌱 Retirement / pension contributions – plans vary by country
• 🤝 Culture of Inclusion – where everyone can thrive
• 🏆 Performance culture, global reward & recognition programmes