This role is with a global promotions and premiums agency who is rapidly expanding their operations. They are currently looking for a reliable logistics specialist to co-ordinate and manage cross trade shipping, as well as oversee all imports and International exports.
In addition to logistics, the position will also be responsible for liaising with 3rd party warehousing located in China, Hong Kong and the UK. Ensuring all goods are safely delivered and then forwarded on to the appropriate locations in the most cost-effective time sensitive manner.
This role will report into the global procurement manager based in the same office. The majority of goods will be shipped from China to various global locations using a mix of air freight, sea freight and International courier services.
Responsibilities:
- Overall responsibility for the company’s global logistics
- Organising air-freight and bulk forwarding to other global sites
- Liaising with 3rd party warehouses organising cost effective freight solutions to multiple global territories.
- Liaising with UK and International suppliers on a daily basis
- Complying with international trade laws and regulations
- Ensure all products meet all relevant safety compliance legislation
- Ensure all products have necessary certification required for transit
- Dealing with all shipping documentation required for International customs clearance
- Resolve any arising problems or complaints
- Create and maintain inbound quality checking system and processes
- Liaise and negotiate with freight forwarders ensuring the very best prices and cost savings.
Requirements:
- Previous experience within Logistics
- Experience in supplier and relationship management
- Strong IT skills
- Highly numerate with excellent attention to detail
- Excellent analytical, problem solving and organisational skills
- Extremely well organised
- Work well under time pressures
- Ability to work independently and handle multiple projects
Benefits:
- Very competitive salary
- Bonus structure
- Free parking
- Great opportunities for career progression within the company
This is an excellent opportunity to join a very successful organisation, working in creative and exciting industry, and develop a long term and successful career within a company that offers phenomenal progression opportunities. Parking is provided and the offices are located close to public transport links. The successful candidate will benefit from working alongside a supportive and professional team.