Shipping Coordinator - Bury St. Edmunds, United Kingdom - Treatt

Treatt

Verified Company

Bury St. Edmunds, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Job title:
Shipping Coordinator

Reporting to:
Shipping Team Leader

Location:
Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk (Hybrid working opportunities available)

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

The Opportunity

As a Shipping Coordinator you will be responsible for providing efficient day-to-day coordination and administrative support to our Imports/Exports activities.

You will play a vital role in ensuring regulatory compliance of our imports and exports and effective movement of goods globally to fulfil our internal and external customer requirements.

What it's like to work here

We've been making the world taste better since 1886 and sell over 3000 products in more than 90 countries, but we're only just getting started.

We're on an exciting journey and have ambitious plans to become the indispensable partner of choice for the world's leading flavour and fragrance houses, beverage and consumer brands.

You can find out more about our exciting organisation here:
TREATT | About Treatt the trusted global ingredients manufacturer

On joining Treatt, you'll become one of over 400 international experts, working together to collectively surprise and delight our customers.

Nothing is more important to us than the happiness of our people as without them, we'd never succeed.

We think Treatt's a great place to work, but don't just take our word for it:
"Everyone wants your feedback and opinion; it feels like a place of study where nurturing and encouragement are the standard. It is very clear the hard work that goes into providing excellence for customers, but it is also very apparent that managers have the same goals for helping us all to progress." - Anita, Quality Analyst

"Joining my close and supportive team was the most enjoyable way to gain more skills and increase my knowledge" - Ashley, Distillation Control Team Leader

"Treatt creates an environment to help you be the best you can, with no two days the same and opportunities always available to help you learn and develop. The people and the culture create a fantastic company to be part of" - Rebecca, Customer Care Team Leader

What you'll be doing
The responsibilities of this role include but are not limited to:

All aspects of Imports for Treatt UK
Dealing with all Customs matters including Warehousing & IPR Suspension
Tracking the ETA of imports, and relaying data to the Purchasing Department
Arranging export shipments, covering all modes of transport
Preparing associated export documentation, including Health Certificates and Certificates of Origin and Export Licenses
Support the effective flow of information between all departments including Goodsin, Sales, Labs, Planning and Shipping
Collate information for the implementation of new structures and systems to support the business
Ensure JDE information is up to date and submit new information where necessary
Review changes within the freight industry to identify changes in legislation
Review agents service and costs to ensure they are performing to the required standard
Providing support to other areas of Logistics as and when required

What we're looking for

If you have a genuine passion for what you do and want to work in an environment that celebrates progress, teamwork and dedication, you're what we're after.

5 GCSEs or equivalent to Grade C (4) or above (including English and Maths)
A minimum of two years' working in an officebased environment
Dangerous Goods by Air, Sea or Road qualifications desirable
Strong organisational skills with the ability to take initiative, be proactive, manage changing priorities and work independently
Great interpersonal and relationship skills
An ownership mentality with the aptitude to work independently as required
You will have excellent communication skills, spoken and written
Import and Export experience is beneficial but not essential
Build good working relationships with work colleagues and our customers
Excellent attention to detail, friendly and helpful nature
Proven ability to prioritise workloads and meet tight deadlines
Proven ability to work on own initiative
Strong PC Literacy including Word & Excel
Curiosity, drive and determination to make continuous improvements

We offer an excellent package which includes a competitive salary; a generous holiday entitlement as well as the opportunity to purchase additional holiday, we also offer a discretionary annual bonus, BUPA medical and dental schemes, pension scheme with 9% employer contribution, life assurance, group income protection, SAYE schemes and free shares.

With the encouragement and development you need, we help you to become your ultimate you. Beyond building a successful career, we also support the wishes and ambitions of our staff outside of the office in achieving a health work/life balance - the wellbeing of our staff is paramount to us, which we actively promote and support by regularly delivering a var