Import and Export Logistics Manager

An exciting opportunity to work two days from home and two in the office near Swindon as a Logistics Import and Export Manager
£29,000-£32,000 per annum plus end of year bonus
Purpose of Role:
* You would be dealing with UK Road, European Road, Air and Sea Imports and Exports- must have experience in this area
* Must have experience with commodity codes
* To fully support Account & Project Managers in delivery of customer satisfaction
* To be the first point of contact for Account & Project Managers on all freight movements
* To act as conduit for communication between supplier/customer, account/Project Manager & internal teams in relation to all logistics issues
* Liase with Account/Project Manager and internal departments to ensure deliveries are on time
* To purchase Transport at best price and within budgetary targets
* To manage In bound and Out Bound logistics.
Key Activities:
Customer
* Be the main contact for account & project managers for all transportation requests
* Inputs into internal departments to ensure project and project manager requirements are met
* Ensures materials arrive at site at correct time and quality
* Provide all necessary input into internal departments to ensure customer/project manager requirements are met
* Provide quotations for transport tenders back to Account & Project Managers in a timely manor
Administration:
* Organise logistics of all transport required by the company
* Update and maintenance of Transport tracker
* Update and issue warehouse load schedule
* Ensure quotations are accurate and timely
* Places purchase orders for all transport required as specified (Air, Sea & Road)
* Create Commercial Invoices and Packing lists
* Maintain list of commodity codes for all products and update of ERP System
* Ensure that all Import and Export documentation is maintained, and records retained
Development:
* Ensuring all transportation is fully documented
* Maintaining accurate and up to date information on all freight movements
Buying:
* Negotiates best prices for transport to ensure budgeted costs achieved
Requirements:
* 5 GCSE grades A/B or O Levels, including English and Maths
* Previous experience in shop fitting or similar background
* Familiarity with Microsoft packages
* Previous experience in transport related roles

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