Details:
- Salary: £23,000 - 28,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: ST13 Leek Staffordshire
- Date: 2 weeks ago
Description:
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