Shipping Coordinator

Are you experienced in shipping? Have you worked in a busy export/import department within a manufacturing business? Can you start a new position as soon as possible?

We’re working exclusively with a highly reputable manufacturer in Rochdale who are seeking an experienced Export / Import Administrator to join them on a permanent basis as soon as possible. The last person we placed in to this role has just been promoted!

What You Get

• Attractive salary
• 25 days holiday + stats
• Enhanced pension
• Early finish on Fridays
• Free onsite parking
• The opportunity to work for a great business, who are genuine leaders in their field dominating the market!

About The Role

• Working as a key player within the contracts team, you will be responsible for export shipments to customers around the globe and import shipments from suppliers to site.
• Working with external freight forwarders and couriers you’ll arrange transportation of goods worldwide both import and export covering small urgent consignments by courier/airfreight to large and abnormal loads via road/sea.

• There will be lots of liaison with internal departments including stores, packing and assembly, as well as regular communication with freight forwarders, road haulage operators and couriers.
• You will take ownership for responding to enquiries from customers and suppliers.

• You’ll adhere to strict manufacturing and shipping schedules to meet delivery deadlines.
• Preparation of all documentation in relation to export/import and maintain records.
• You will diligently follow all internal policies, procedures and objectives.
• Dealing with all types of payment terms and Letters of Credit.

About You

• It’s essential that you’ve worked in a similar role with experience in importing and exporting goods worldwide where prioritising tasks and managing your own workload is second nature to you.
• You may have achieved or be studying for a professional export qualification e.g., Institute of Export.
• You’ll have a full understanding of IPR (imports) and Intrastat (EC Despatches and Arrivals) and be familiar with INCOTERMS 2020.
• It’s preferable that you have knowledge of Capital goods/project management.
• Working alone and in a team are equally motivational to you and you’ll thrive in both.

• You’ll be a great communicator who is used to working with shipping agents, road hauliers and couriers. Maybe you are fluent in a foreign language - advantageous but not essential!

• Organisation is key and you’ll have this in abundance!
• Essential to this role are strong accuracy skills and the ability to resolve problems.
• You’ll be a confident IT user and be able to pick up new processes and procedures with ease.
• Ideally, you’ll have used SAP before or another business ERP system.
• You will be compliant with the requirement to complete a DBS Check.
• Happy in a busy and fast-paced role, you will thrive working under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Due to the nature of the role, you will be based on site, Monday to Friday.

About The Company

• This business is experiencing record order numbers, so it is a busy place to work and a great time to join them.
• They’re looking for someone to join the business immediately, so apply now for more information.

If this sounds right up your street, then apply today!