Shipping & Logistics Administrator

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Shipping and Logistics Administrator

Salary: £depending on experience + benefits

Location: Slough, Berkshire

Type: Full time / Permanent

Remarkable Jobs are delighted to continue supporting a rental client of ours, with the recruitment of a Shipping & Logistics Administrator.

As the Shipping & Logistics Administrator you will support the Shipping Coordinator, in all the company shipping & logistic requirements throughout the UK and overseas locations. Being involved in and organising the movements relating to the distribution and rental inventory acquisition operations, time critical courier requirements and imports/exports administration with the support of internal teams and Third-Party Logistic Suppliers.

‘Shipping & Logistics Administrator’ Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with the development of shipping templates, accurate archiving of commercial invoices, Temporary Movements, Licences and ATA Carnet information etc
• Be flexible to working as part of a growing team to facilitate inter-company shipments and establish best shipping practices
• To collate, prepare and package shipments correctly for transport, with the support of the Equipment departmental teams
• To track and circulate regular consignment updates to appropriate individuals/teams
• To react in a timely manner to urgent requests for couriers and parcel services so we meet and exceed customers fast paced demands
• Understand obtaining pricing, service expectations, quoting and purchase order processes for reconciling costs and invoices, updating the supplier Shipment Tracker.
• Ensure all consignments are packaged and despatched with the correct accompanying paperwork and permissions
• Work with others in future equipment depots and locations to ensure inter-company transfer of assets is reflected quickly and accurately

‘Shipping & Logistics Administrator’ Key Skills:

• Experience working in a similar role, within a rental and / or fast paced environment
• Experience with inventory tracking systems, training provided too
• Able to work and build stable relationships internally, suppliers and resources
• Previous of experience of overseas movements, temporary imports/exports and customs declarations would be an advantage
• Must be IT literate with a good understanding of Microsoft Office programmes
• Must be able to clearly produce reports to the sales and finance teams showing status of placed shipping requests