Import And Export Manager

An exciting opportunity to work two days from home and two in the office near Swindon as a Logistics Import and Export Manager
28,000- 30,000 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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