Logistics Administrator
Our well-established client in Leek is looking for an experienced Logistics Administrator to join them, on a permanent basis. The main purpose of the role is to organise road, sea and air freight transportation to ensure finished products are delivered to customers in a timely fashion. You will be expected to maintain excellent delivery service levels and ensure a right first-time attitude to all deliveries and transportation requirements.
Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Preparation and collation of all necessary paperwork for each movement to adhere to international legal requirements e.g. export licenses/permits/customs clearance/bills of lading/insurance etc.
- Liaise daily with Customers and Freight Forwarders regarding shipments.
- Obtain Quotations
- Monitor bookings pre-shipment
- Obtain sailing confirmation from carrier, monitor post-shipment, ensure correct documentation in place
- Update systems when delay identified
- Print shipment documentation
- Book transportation of goods
- Ensure all required documentation completed
- Track through to delivery
- Raise non-conformances
- Training will be given in the customer service and Procurement team to help where required.
Qualifications & Experience
Essential:
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail
- Excellent verbal and written communication
- The ability to solve problems and work well under pressure
- Strong organisational skills
- Able to multitask
- Excellent IT skills
- Excellent telephone manner
- Self-motivated
- Able to work as part of a team
Desirable:
- Previous transportation/logistics/haulage experience
- Knowledge of current shipping law/legal requirements
- Experienced in Export documentation
Hours of Work: 8.45am - 5pm Monday to Friday
Salary: £23-28k dependent on experience
Required skills
- Export
- Freight
- Logistics
- Shipping
- Transport
Reference: 52553987
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