Shipping Administrator - 6 Months

This role is a temporary Shipping Administrator position in the Industrial / Manufacturing industry, located in Newport. The successful candidate will be a key member of the Shipping & Logistics teams.

Client Details

Our client is a renowned entity in the Industrial / Manufacturing industry. With a global reach and a significant presence in the UK, the company maintains a substantial workforce. They are known for their high-quality products and have a strong focus on innovation and sustainability.

Description

The role involves the preparation of shipping documentation, booking freight forwarders and couriers based in our Newport Distribution Warehouse working alongside the warehouse team, OEM & International Sales Support Team. The role is highly process driven and fast paced, requiring the candidate to be a good team player, efficient, motivated in exceeding customer expectations and a passionate learner.

Duties and responsibilities including but not limited to:

• Raising and issuing shipping Documentation, Packing Lists CMR's, courier labels & Commercial Invoices
• Booking Freight Forwarders via email, online & Telephone
• Recording each shipment references, packages, weights, dimensions and tracking Numbers for reference & POE.
• Liaising with the warehouse team / sales support teams on priorities and issues.
• Dedicated shipments - Ensure special packaging and documentation packs are adhered too.
• Following up on shipments not collected within 48 hours
• Tracking Shipments daily acting on issues should they arise. Recorded POD Yes / No for EOM Revenue.
• Proof of Export - obtain correct documentation as evidence of export closing within 90 days as per HMRC requirements.
• Downloading freight forwarder reports for review and reconciling Freight Re-charge
• Filing all documents within the system as evidence for audit purposes
• Post Goods Issue
• Attach collection notes to "99" documents in SAP for audit purposes.
• Attach Export Entry Documents to "99" documents in SAP for audit purposes.

Profile

A successful Shipping Administrator should have:

• Passion for customer excellence
• Good communication skills
• Strong ethical values
• Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines
• Excellent coordinating skills / ability to multi-task
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Numerate/analytical experience
• Experience and knowledge of SAP would be an advantage but not essential
• Flexibility for additional hours as and when required.
• Experience using SAP would be beneficial but not essential.

Job Offer

• An hourly salary range of £12
• A supportive and professional working environment.
• An opportunity to gain experience in a leading Industrial / Manufacturing company.

We encourage all interested candidates who believe they fit this profile to apply.