Logistics Administrator

Allied Bakeries are owned by Associated British Foods. ABF is a diversified international food, ingredients and retail group with sales of £20.1bn and 138,000 employees in 56 countries. It has significant businesses in Europe, Africa, the Americas, Asia and Australia. Our sister companies in ABF UK Grocery produce products under many market-leading household brands, including Jordans, Ryvita, Pataks, Blue Dragon & Silver Spoon.

We are proud of our brands: we make top 10 UK grocery brand Kingsmill as well as Allinson’s and Sunblest. You’ll know us best through our white, wholemeal and seeded market-leading loaves, as well as Kingsmill 50/50, the nation’s favourite Healthier White, and our delicious pancakes, crumpets, hot cross buns and other bakery products.

The success of our business depends on us having the right people on the team. We are incredibly passionate about our business, but it isn’t for the faint-hearted – it’s pacey and demanding so our people need to have a positive attitude and to want to work inclusively. We take massive pride in what we do, not least in how colleagues based in our bakeries and depots have one of the best safety performance records in the industry.

Our Grocery Service Centre, based near Liverpool, is a hub for transactional activity across multiple ABF companies within the ABF Grocery division. Supporting some of our well-known brands such as Kingsmill, Pataks, Blue Dragon, Jordans, Ryvita and Silver Spoon, amongst others. We deliver Shared Service activities across a wide range of disciplines including Customer Services, Consumer Care, Finance, Payroll, HR and IS.

If you’re looking to join a business that is passionate, encourages you to be the best you can be, and values its people, we’d love to hear from you.

Overview Of Role Company: Allied Bakeries

Location: West Bromwich

Working Hours: 07:00 – 15:00

Shift Pattern:

• Week 1: Monday – Friday
• Week 2: Monday - Saturday, excluding Wednesday

The Transport Administrator provides vital administrative support to the transport operation, ensuring the efficient planning, coordination, and monitoring of vehicle movements, driver activities, and transport documentation. The role supports compliance, customer service, and operational efficiency by maintaining accurate records, processing transport information, and acting as a key link between drivers, customers, warehouse teams, and management.

Key Accountabilities

• Maintain transport records, schedules, and operational documentation.
• Process and update vehicle, driver, and delivery information accurately within transport systems, ensuring data accuracy and integrity.
• Support route planning and daily transport operations.
• Manage driver paperwork.
• Liaise with drivers, customers, carriers, and internal departments regarding delivery schedules.
• Support and work within external systems for example Tesco Timms, in line with AB systems such as SAP and B2B
• Lead the losses reports and analysis function, owning the driver shorts; engaging with drivers

and department managers to find root cause of losses.

• Monitor delivery progress and proactively communicate updates to support service excellence and operational efficiency.
• Ensure proof of delivery (POD) documentation is received, filed, and processed correctly.
• Raise purchase orders, process invoices, and maintain financial records related to transport activities where required.
• Support customer service improvements by assisting with the investigation of service queries and contributing to effective resolutions.
• Provide administrative support during audits, compliance checks, and operational reviews.
• Support the Site ‘Safety First’ message through active auditing.

The Right Person

• Ability to work independently.
• Manage sensitive information responsibly.
• Contribute to process improvements and operational efficiency.
• Build effective relationships with stakeholders across the business.
• Deliver consistently high standards of accuracy, service, and professionalism.

Requirements

• Previous supervisory administration experience in a busy FMCG role is desirable.
• Previous experience of SAP is desirable
• Proficient experience of systems, including a working ability with excel spreadsheets, PowerPoint, Word