About AkzoNobel:
Since 1792, we've been supplying the innovative paints and coatings that help to color people's lives and protect what matters most. Our world class portfolio of brands – including International, Sikkens and Interpon – is trusted by customers around the globe. We're active in more than 150 countries and use our expertise to sustain and enhance the fabric of everyday life. Because we believe every surface is an opportunity. It's what you'd expect from a pioneering and long-established paints company that's dedicated to providing sustainable solutions and preserving the best of what we have today – while creating an even better tomorrow. Let's paint the future together.
For more information please visit www.akzonobel.com
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Join Our Team at AkzoNobel!
About the Role
We are seeking a motivated and reliable Trade Centre Assistant to support the day-to-day operations of our Trade Centre. This role is key to ensuring efficient product handling, excellent customer service, and smooth warehouse and distribution processes. You will work closely with the Trade Centre Manager and team to meet service level expectations and maintain operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities
* Assist in the daily operations of the Trade Centre
* Support on-time, in-full delivery and service expectations for customers
* Maintain high standards of customer service through effective communication and accurate end-to-end order processing
* Process and generate documentation (e.g. ROSAs, Dangerous Goods paperwork, sales and delivery dockets, consignment notes)
* Manage damaged stock appropriately
* Liaise with customers and handle enquiries and complaints professionally
* Undertake cycle counts and participate in stocktakes
* Perform purchasing, dispatch, and invoicing tasks as required
* Receive goods documentation and replenish stock (shelf packing)
* Pick, pack, and dispatch orders; put away incoming stock
* Tint paint and safely load/unload vehicles
* Assist with reporting, data entry, and analysis (including replenishment and SLOB stock listings)
* Maintain CHEP pallet hire account
* Support continuous improvement initiatives within the Trade Centre
* Contribute to safety standards and 5S housekeeping practices
* Communicate effectively with suppliers
* Operate the Trade Centre in the absence of the Manager when required
* Carry out general warehouse duties as needed
* Ensure spills are managed promptly and environmental risks are mitigated
* Follow all health, safety, and environmental procedures
* Conduct routine maintenance checks on equipment and report any issues
About You
* Solid understanding of stock movement and storage processes
* Ability to perform manual handling tasks
* Current Forklift Licence (essential)
* SAP experience (desirable)
* Strong computer skills and ability to learn new systems
* Customer-focused with the ability to manage multiple priorities
* Team-oriented with a proactive attitude
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills
* High attention to detail and strong organisational skills
Why Join Us?
* Supportive team environment
* Opportunity to develop your skills across operations and customer service
* Dynamic and hands-on role with variety in daily tasks
Apply Today!
If you're passionate about providing excellent trade centre support and be part of a team passionate about Coatings, growth, and the incredible lifestyle in Karratha, apply now and start your next adventure!
At AkzoNobel we are highly committed to ensuring an inclusive and respectful workplace where all employees can be their best self. We strive to embrace diversity in a context of tolerance. Our talent acquisition process plays an integral part in this journey, as setting the foundations for a diverse environment. For this reason we train and educate on the implications of our Unconscious Bias in order for our TA and hiring managers to be mindful of them and take corrective actions when applicable. In our organization, all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age or disability. Background checking is a component of AkzoNobel's recruitment process. This checking may include: identity verification, reference checks, criminal background checks, immigration checks, verification of academic qualifications and medical checks.