Back to searchShipping & Logistics Coordinators X 2
Total Recruitment
Posted a month ago
Stockport, Cheshire SK1 1NE, England
£30,000 - £34,000 per annum
Full Time
Retirement Plan
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SALARY UPWARDS OF (Apply online only).
EXCELLENT benefits package
5 weeks annual leave plus Stats.
Well above average company contributory pension scheme
Career Development Programme.
Free onsite employee parking.
Annual salary reviews.
HOURS - Monday to Fri - 37 hours
(Some flexibility will be required, but in general you will have an early finish each Friday).
LOCATION - Stockport.
Job Summary:
Large, very well established and successful Engineering Manufacturer are seeking to grow their Shipping & Logistics team with the addition of TWO new team members.
These are exciting opportunities to become part of Shipping & Logistics team in this busy and varied role.
The role of Shipping & Receiving Coordinator will report to Shipping & Logistics Manager and will be primarily responsible for coordinating and overseeing the delivery of products to our global customer base and the import of materials from various global suppliers.
You will be collaborating with clients, domestic and international agents and haulage providers to deliver a first-class service to our customers and manufacturing teams.
Duties and Responsibilities
* Ensure the integrity of on time delivery performance by working with a range of internal departments to identify any issues and resolve in a timely and controlled manner
* Communicate effectively with end customers advising them of forecasted, planned and/or re-scheduled delivery dates as necessary.
* Able to understand and communicate customer order requirements to ensure that shipping instructions are executed from order entry/acknowledgement.
* Manage customer orders through the planning and production process to ensure completeness, timeliness and accuracy of deliveries.
* Assist Shipping & Logistics manager to ensure stakeholders receive timely and accurate information e.g. weekly and monthly reporting of departmental and company Key Performance Indicators.
* Pro-actively work with and manage freight forwarders (export customers on ex-works orders) to ensure customers pick up their orders in a timely manner.
* Accurately check and create shipping documents in a timely manner
* Arrange Pre-Shipment inspections
* Appraise draft Letters of Credit before issuance and preparation of documents
* Issue invoices and resolve Invoice queries in a timely manner
* Liaise with shipping lines for amendments and issuance of original bills of lading
* Prepare Insurance Certificate and issuance of Bank Collections
* Liaise with local courier for shipping, POD's and Tracking Notes for shipments
* Arranging Certificates of Origin with the Chamber of Commerce
Skills and Experience:
* Extensive knowledge of exporting/importing goods (Road, Air & Ocean) - (5 yrs Min)
* SAP knowledge (or another similar ERP platform)
* Relevant qualifications -Institute of Export /B.I.F.A (Preferred)
* Prior experience within a busy multi-product manufacturing environment with international exposure
* Knowledge and understanding of shipping documentation - e.g. Bills of Lading, EUR1's, C of O's and LOC's, Insurance schedules, Proforma Invoices etc.
* Experience of working with Letters of Credit
* Customer focussed and strong communicator
* Accurate data input - strong attention to detail
* Able to work to deadlines and under pressure
* Must be a team player and flexible
INTERVIEWS WILL COMMENCE ASAP IN EARLY APRIL!
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