Our client is recruiting for a Shipping Admin & PL Assistant to manage the Import of Hard Goods & Equipment from suppliers largely based in the Far East & Europe. Responsibilities are to communicate to other staff and departments in the organisation including Procurement & Warehouse teams.
Main Responsibilities & Tasks:
Shipping:
· Arrange delivery slots into warehouse with the freight forwarder
· Update shipping schedule & distribute to appropriate staff members
· Email UTT & MM a copy of the latest 'In Transit Report’
· Set up a new container booking schedule on a weekly basis. Usually work 2-3 weeks in advance
· Process emailed and original shipping documents from suppliers. Send out to the correct freight forwarder. Log details.
· Process GINS sent from UTT
· Process Letter of Credit’s from Bank. Send out originals to shipping agent
· Go through the latest Freight Forwarders schedules and update the system
· Chase suppliers by email for any missing container paperwork
Purchase Ledger
· Receive invoices/credit notes electronically, date stamp and place into correct folder for approval/processing
· Checking and accurately entering supplier invoices/credit notes ensuring correct VAT treatment
· Ensuring authorisation procedures for supplier invoices are followed
· Preparing foreign supplier paperwork for payment
· Making foreign TT payments
· Setting up new supplier accounts
· Opening and processing Letters of Credit
· Entering supplier invoices and credit notes onto the company system
Competencies & Attributes:
· Excellent written and oral communication skills
· Flexible working approach
· Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a varying workload
· Ability to work well within a team environment
· Ability to work to a high degree of accuracy
· Excellent communication skills
· Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
· An enthusiastic and hands on approach
· Computer literate with Microsoft Office systems (Excel, Word and Outlook).