Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Log and track all shipments
• Scheduling of all contracts and shipments directly with suppliers
• Establish freight rates directly with shippers and hauliers
• Establish and verify duty rates
• Ensure all documentation regarding import regulations with the EEC is in order and correct
• Liaise with nominated clearing agents
• Timely and accurate completion of import and export customs entries and declarations
• Update inhouse computer system in accordance with the company’s day to day business practices
• Liaise with clearing agents in a timely manner to ensure that all documentation is in order and presented to them to avoid excess handling charges
• Work with the senior management team to ensure a smooth process
• Support other colleagues or departments when necessary

The Person

• At least 5 years previous experience in logistics/shipping/transport
• Knowledge of EU and non-EU import and export processes
• Experience of international shipping documentation
• Knowledge of Brexit impacts
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment and used to working to deadlines
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Proactive, ability to work using own initiative
• Ability to work in a team
• Interpersonal skills
• Communication
• Flexible approach
• Solid Administration skills
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Excellent organisational skills
• Be competent in use of Microsoft Office applications
• Clean driving licence

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities