Transport/logistics Administrator - Dudley, United Kingdom - Godiva Bearings Limited

Description

A fantastic opportunity to become part of a top team at a great partner to the bearings industry. Godiva Bearings are the leading supplier of bearings and power transmission products to the trade.


What is involved:

• Arranging incoming and outgoing shipments. This will include both domestic and international traffic.
• Tracking of incoming and outgoing goods.
• Liaising with internal staff members, as well customers and suppliers about the whereabouts of consignments.
• Communicating with freight/carrier companies regarding any queries, i.e. late shipments, damaged parcels etc
• Reporting internally on the outcome of transport issues.
• Checking and signing off freight/carrier invoices for payment.
• Keeping prices for carriage/freight services up to date.
• Allocating incoming freight invoices to the purchase order within our ERP system where applicable.
• Dealing with customs procedures plus any queries that arise with VAT & duties issues.
• Allocating duty to purchase orders within our ERP using the deferment statements produced by HMRC and Import Data Summaries received from the carriers.
• Updating freight prices internally to assist the sales team.
• Collecting and updating delivery dates from suppliers.
• Other tasks within the purchasing office when needed.

Requirements for the role:

• Good communication skills, both written and spoken.
• Understanding of Microsoft office (Excel, Word and Outlook)
• Ability to work under pressure, organize and prioritize.
• An understanding of freight/carrier services.
• Prior knowledge of customs procedures would be an advantage.
• Be able to identify customs issues/errors and resolve them in a timely manner.
• A Proactive person who can identify and solve problems on their own.

Hours:

• 8:30am
• 5pm Monday to Friday, with 30 minutes lunch break.

Type:

• Full time/permanent.

Competitive Salary including Bonuses.

22 days holiday plus bank holidays.

Cycle to work scheme.

Government workplace pensions.

Free Life assurance.


Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent


Salary:
£22,000.00-£26,000.00 per year


Benefits:

• Company events
• Cycle to work scheme
• Life insurance
• Onsite parking

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus scheme
• Quarterly bonus
• Yearly bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Dudley DY2: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

• GCSE or equivalent (required)

Experience:

• Office: 2 years (required)
• Dealing with carriers/freight forwarders an advantage: 2 years (preferred)

Language:

• English (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location:
In person


Reference ID:
Transport