Shipping & Logistics Administrator - Long Eaton, United Kingdom - Elizabeth Michael Associates

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_Our client, a family run business has an exciting new opportunity for a Shipping and Logistics Assistant This role will be responsible for arranging the dispatch and importation of goods from global suppliers.

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  • You will be required to track company shipments by liaising with shipping agents and thirdparty warehousing, ensuring they have reached their destination as seamlessly as possible._
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Long Eaton, office based ONLY:

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On-site parking, casual dress:

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£23,000 - £25,000 per annum:


  • Permanent, full time, Mon
  • Fri

Responsibilities:


  • Support the daytoday import/export activities including daily interaction with customs brokers, freight forwarders and thirdparty logistics
  • Communicate and execute timed product release shipping plans with factories and freight forwarders
  • Arrange booking, shipping and customs clearance of inbound cargo from the EU and Far East
  • Arrange booking, shipping and customs clearance of outbound cargo to the EU
  • Prepare and issue all international shipping paperwork inc. FLEGT Licenses
  • Goods Receive shipments on arrival to the warehouse
  • Invoicing shipments

Experience and skills:


  • Prior knowledge of shipping functions is essential
  • You will need an excellent eye for detail and be proficient in Excel
  • Great communication skills both written and oral
  • Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously to meet goals and deadlines
  • Commercial awareness
  • Creative planning and problem solving

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