Hybrid Shipping Clerk
  • England,South East,Berkshire
  • full-time
  • £32,000 - £40,000 per annum
Job Description:
My client, a leader in providing logistics services across the high-end hotel sector, is looking to recruit an experienced Import/Export Shipping Clerk to join its small (but growing) friendly, sociable team.
ROLE: Import/Export Shipping Clerk
BENEFITS:
*Competitive salary
*10% bonus
*31 days annual leave (inc bank holidays) increasing with service
*life assurance after 1 year’s service, pension
HOURS: Monday to Friday 9 am - 5.30 pm - HYBRID working with up to three days per week working from home
LOCATION: This is a rural location just outside Reading so would suit a car driver/owneer
ROLE:
The Import/Export Shipping Clerk will be working as part of a team co-ordinating the shipping of customer orders to all countries within the EMEA region. A varied role including:
*Effective and timely shipment of goods.
*Liaise with Chamber of Commerce, country Embassy and other 3rd party bodies.
*Coordinate with freight forwarders, 3rd party warehouse and vendors to ensure timely collections and deliveries.
*Identify and provide all documentation required to export to destination.
*Monitor inbound freight and relay to internal stakeholders and 3rd party warehouse
*Issue clearance instructions and all associated documents.
*Pro-active management of backorders.
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
We are looking for a highly organised individual who has an enthusiastic approach, works well under pressure and has previous import/export experience.
You will need to be familiar with importing and exporting terminology, understand the requirements for shipping to Middle East, be organised and able to work with shared mailboxes.
*Minimum of 2 years in similar role
*Proven experience of international shipments against all transport modes.
*Knowledge of incoterms and associated risks.
*Understanding of pre-shipment inspections.
*Knowledge of payment terms including letter of credit.
*Computer literate with an intermediate knowledge of Word and Excel
*High level of accuracy and attention to detail
*Excellent communication and negotiation skills
*Full driving license and access to a car
*Strong team player
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Job number 1818666
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Company size: 1–4 employees
Industry: Transport
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