Logistics/Shipping Admin (Import/Export)
Title: Logistics/Shipping Coordinator (Import/Export)
Salary : £35,000
Location: Reading
Language : English
The company: American designer, manufacturer and marketer of high-end equipment . This company supplies tools to heavy industry such as automotive, marine, and aviation. They “think outside the box” to invent new ways to make equipment better and more efficient and the office environment is therefore quite creative and has an innovative ” feel”. This is an entry level role and would suit someone moving from hospitality or retail into an office based role
The role:
- Negotiating and managing freight contracts; get quotations for deliveries via air, sea, road shipments and express couriers
- Managing the smooth flow of goods both inbound and outbound to/from global suppliers and customers
- Liaising with warehouse and insurers
- Managing customer delivery expectations and time frames.
- Import/export documentation and liaising with HMRC where necessary
- Customs documentation
- Sign off import invoices based on cross checks of quotes/agreements;
- Produce monthly freight costs reports ( use of excel)
Requirements
- Shipping and logistics background
- Import/export documentation
Job Overview
Logistics, Operations & Engineering
Reading, Berkshire
£30000 - £40000 per annum