Import/Export Pharma Ops Clerk

Posted 2 April by First Choice Staff

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We are working with a Small Agent who are looking to recruit an experienced Operations Clerk.
Ideal candidate will have around 2 years + operational knowledge
Start to Finish Imports and Exports experience is needed, along with Pharma background with temperature control and time critical experience.
Role involves:
· Investigate and plan the most appropriate route for a shipment, considering the perishable or hazardous nature of goods, cost, transit time and security.
· arrange appropriate packing, considering the climate, terrain, weight, cost, and nature of goods and also the delivery and warehousing of goods at their final destination.
· negotiate contracts, transportation, and handling costs.
· obtain, check, and prepare documentation to meet customs and insurance requirements, packing specifications, and compliance with other countries' regulations and fiscal regimes.
· Offer consolidation services by air and road, ensuring cost-effective and secure solutions to small shippers who have insufficient cargo to require their own dedicated units.
· Offer tailored IT solutions and electronic data interchange (EDI) connections.
· Arrange payment of freight and other charges or collection of payment on behalf of the client
· Utilise e-commerce, internet technology and satellite systems to enable real-time tracking of goods.
· Arrange air transport for urgent and high-value freight and managing the risk door-to-door.
· Act as broker in customs negotiations worldwide to guide the freight efficiently through complex procedures.
· Deal with special arrangements for transporting delicate cargoes, such as livestock, food and medical supplies.
· Maintain communication and control through all phases of the journey, including the production of management reports and statistical and unit-cost analysis.
· Maintain current knowledge of relevant legislation, political situations and other factors that could affect the movement of freight.
Monday to Friday
Salary depends on experience.

Please forward CV’s to Kellie Buckley

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Application questions

Import/Export Pharma knowledge?
5 year checkable work history?

Reference: 52407230

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