Shipping, Dispatch and Goods-In Assistant

Cheadle Hulme area

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Shipping/Despatch Coordinator to join a very well recognised organisation at their office near Stockport.

THIS IS A FULL TIME, LONG TERM TEMP' POST - ONGOING TERM!

12 MONTHS +

Hours :

7.45 4.30 Monday to Thursday

7.45- 11.45am on a Friday.

Job Role;

- Oversee and coordinate orders and shipping

- Run and maintain the Duty Management System

- Liaise with customers and freight forwarders to arrange shipments and organise paperwork

- Update in house systems, tracking orders, negotiating with suppliers/freight companies to reduce costs wherever possible

- Keep on top of filing, ensuring all files have the necessary proof of export

- Raise purchase orders in line with agreed rates

- Create all export shipping documents and ensure that products are classified through the customs tariff

- Declare and book in imports, exports, commodity codes, code new items and enter new codes for customers etc.

- Deal with complaints or any queries that may arise

Skills/Experience Required;

- Previous experience in a similar role is essential

- Excellent attention to detail

- Good communication and negotiation skills

- Experience of speaking with freight forwarders on a regular basis and managing the shipment process