Shipping Administrator

Description

Shipping Administrator up to GBP30k Derbyshire Your new company

The purpose of this role is to manage and co-ordinate all aspects of the export shipping process, ensuring customer orders are despatched accurately, efficiently, and on time. This includes liaising with freight forwarders, shipping agents, and customers; preparing and maintaining accurate export documentation; and securing appropriate transport arrangements by air, sea, or road. The role is also responsible for ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation, company policies, and international trade requirements, while supporting wider sales administration and contributing to the smooth operation and performance of the business.

Your new role

Liaise with freight forwarders and shipping agents to coordinate the despatch of customer orders Request shipping quotes Liaise with shipping companies to organise sea, air and road transport Update customers with the progress of their shipment Prepare, record and file all export shipping documents. Liaise with the chamber of commerce, customs, carriers and freight forwarders Prepare shipping documents Liaise with customers and shippers to confirm timely collection and delivery of goods Create and maintain a freight quote log General admin tasks including sales admin, preparing quotes. Ensure compliance

What you'll need to succeed

You will have the ability to attack objectives with energy and determination and be able to plan your own time.

You will be IT literate and have an intermediate level of Microsoft Office.

Numerate with good written and oral communications skills

Experience in an administration role

You will have the ability to work in a team and under pressure.

You will ideally have DGSA but not essential.

What you'll get in return

This is an office-based perm role.

Due to the location, you ideally would need to drive.

Up to GBP30k

28.5 days holiday

Employee assistance program

Social events throughout the year

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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Ad ID: 5417219899