Shipping Assistant

Join our dynamic team as a Shipping Assistant and immerse yourself in the heart of our international operations! Collaborating closely with our International Operations Manager and Coordinators, you'll be at the forefront of ensuring our customers receive their orders promptly and flawlessly, whether they're around the corner or across the globe.

Dive into the thrill of optimizing shipping strategies, utilizing the latest methods to guarantee timely delivery while keeping costs in check. You'll play a pivotal role in supporting both our Fulfilment warehouse and International Sales teams, crafting shipping solutions and preparing orders with precision and efficiency every day. If you're ready to embark on a journey where every shipment tells a story of excellence, join us!

Your responsibilities will include:

• Prepare Commercial Invoices for International Orders and arrange shipping plans for all types of International outbound routes.
• Arrange bookings with International Carriers
• Answer or report queries when requested in a timely manner
• Report and reject items from Line Supply found to be below Origin standards
• Pick, pack and prepare the ancillary orders for delivery to Customers.
• Ensure labelling is accurate on stock in the Fulfilment Warehouse and when dispatching orders to minimise mistakes
• Maintain housekeeping standards
• Clear and on time communication with the main warehouse to source materials for dispatch
• Focus on customers for On Time In Full deliveries
• Carry out other duties as directed by the job title
• Follow department KPI's

The ideal candidate will have:

• Be proficient in MS Office, Outlook and Excel
• Level 2 certificate in Warehousing and Storage or relevant sector experience
• Experience within a manufacturing & warehouse environment
• Knowledge of warehouse processes, stock management and ideally experience of working with an ERP system
• Knowledge of shipping paperwork, such as Commercial Invoices, CMRs, AWBs and Bills of Lading
• Ability to engage with external contractors and agents, understanding the companies responsibility for compliance in both imports and exports
• Excellent attention to detail
• Be flexible and reliable

What Origin can offer you:

• As our biggest asset, every member of the Origin family will receive subsidised healthcare which includes 24/7 virtual GP access, gym and retail discounts, and much more!
• We all love time off whether it's jetting off somewhere exotic or a staycation, you'll get 24 days to enjoy which includes a full company shutdown over Christmas, so you will never have to fight for time off at Christmas again!
• Football fan? As sponsors of the local football team, you will have access to Wycombe Wanderers Corporate Box
• Free On-site parking
• Group Life Insurance

Want to join our team? If you feel you have the skills and experience required for the Shipping Assistant role, please click 'Apply'