Job Description

Logistics and Customs Administrator

Southampton

£24,000 per annum, depending on experience

Join an Innovative company experiencing massive business growth!

This is a new opportunity for a Logistics / Shipping Coordinator with logistics processes including shipping and distribution within a manufacturing or production setting, for a new role based very close to Southampton.

Working Mon - Fri, 08:00 - 17:00, you'll be responsible for ensuring supplier documentation and paperwork is compliant, before completing the data entry onto Monthly End Use Documents.

If you have a background in logistics and shipping or dispatch then we want to hear from you!

About the Role

Working as a Logistics Coordinator, key responsibilities will include:

• Assist with the administration of Inbound & Outbound logistics and deliveries by service providers
• Align daily with Planning and Stores Teams to ensure logistics plan is effectively communicated
• Ensure logistics arrangements align with the production and shipping schedule and maximize OTD
• Clearing incoming shipments
• Provide support as main point of contact for transportation queries and issues
• Contract management of logistics service providers
• Ensure shipments are costed and invoiced correctly in accordance with agreed charges to ensure profitability
• Retain the necessary documentation and forms for audit purposes for controls and HMRC
• Maintain and share information on relevant import and export procedures, tariffs, duties, licenses and restrictions.
• Communicate with the relevant export and import authorities and couriers on a weekly basis
• Work with Customer Services and Sales to plan and implement shipment of goods
• Analyze and track logistics spend against budget, whilst providing recommendations for areas of improvements

Apply now to have a chat about this great opportunity with a leading employer.

What is in it for you?

In return for your hard work, you will be given:

• Basic salary up to £24k per annum, depending on experience and shift.
• The opportunity to upskill with training
• Pension plan
• Well-being activities
• Company events and perks
• Employee assistant schemes
• Free onsite parking
• Peer-to-peer recognition scheme and long-term service awards

What we need from you:

• Relevant experience of transport logistics processes including shipping and distribution would be beneficial
• Working knowledge of business finance procedures
• Experience in aspects of MRP systems and stock accuracy
• Experience of working with both customers and suppliers
• Good Microsoft Office skills (Office, Teams etc)
• Resilient and excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Highly organised with excellent time management skills

• Able to communicate well at all levels.

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If you like the look of this Logistics and Customs Coordinator opportunity to work for an employer who cares about your success, future-proofing your career with leading training, please get in touch today by clicking apply.