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Export Shipping Clerk

Employer
Page Personnel
Location
Southport, Merseyside
Salary
£20000 - £25000/annum
Closing date
31 Mar 2021

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Job Sector
Apprenticeships
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Page Personnel are working hand in hand with this reputable business to recruit for an export shipping clerk.

This role requires someone with strong administration experience and previous export/shipping knowledge.

Client Details

This business are a globally respected manufacturing business that exports to over 180 countries worldwide. Following a fruitful year they are seeking a dynamic individual that can integrate with the team and excel in key areas of the business. They have many years in the industry and a great track record.

Description

This role will include but not be limited to the following responsibilities:

Scheduling customer deliveries from our warehouse to delivery destinations within and outside the UK
Arranging that all correct paperwork is swiftly provided to customers and third parties
Communicating with customers by phone and e-mail
Actively liaising with freight forwarders appointed by our customers for buyer collections and outgoing shipments
Orchestrate deliveries to meet customer demand with little to no delay
Overseeing the preparation of loading for shipment
Take steps to avoid quality control issues
Ensures that manufacturing is complete, and all other requirements fulfilled before shipping
Managing activities throughout the order fulfilment and transportation cycle to ensure established deadlines are met
Keeping up to date with goods in manufacture for a setlist of customers
Overseeing inventory of goods and vehicles
Continually reviewing freight costs and transportation rates to keep costs down
Streamlining shipping and transportation processes
Following customer orders from initial purchase to final dispatch and ensuring that products are shipped or collected without unnecessary delay
Attendance in meetings with production and sales to forecast upcoming orders and shippingProfile

The successful Export Shipping Clerk will require the following:

Background in logistics or freight is required
Experience in similar role previously
Background in logistics or freight is required would be ideal
Candidates with experience within technical industries such as manufacturing or engineering would be preferred.
Education experience to a minimum of A level or equivalent.
Basic understanding of MS office, spreadsheets and document editing is required.
Good communication skills
Professional telephone manner
Ability to work to deadlines
Excellent organisational skillsJob Offer

The successful Export Shipping Clerk candidate will receive the following:

£20,000 - £25,000 - dependant on experience
28 days holiday
Pension scheme
Early finish on a Friday
Great working environment
Progression

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