Export Logistics Clerk

LUSH; Poole; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the cosmetics industry is seeking a Logistics Coordinator to manage export customers and oversee the end-to-end ordering process. The ideal candidate will possess excellent organizational skills, a positive attitude, and strong communication abilities. Full training will be provided for those with limited logistics experience, ensuring compliance with customs regulations and enhancing business efficiency.

Qualifications

• Previous logistics experience preferred but not essential.
• Good English - written and spoken.
• Good computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of export customers providing high service levels.
• Ensure all paperwork complies with customs regulations.
• Communicate changes in the supply chain effectively.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Problem Solving

Flexibility

Job description

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is wanting to get into the world of Logistics. You will be managing a portfolio of export customers, you will deliver an end to end ordering process, ensuring paperwork is created in accordance with customs requirements. You will be ensuring collections and deliveries are managed and planned in the most effective way and be able to problem solve any disruption or potential delay in the supply chain.

We are looking for a super talented individual with fantastic communication skills, you will be super organised and a proactive self-starter brimming with positivity, passion and ideas. Freight knowledge, incoterms & shipping experience is preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities within this include:

• To manage a portfolio of customers, providing a high level of service.
• Delivering an end to end ordering process, from initial order through to invoicing and delivery.
• Ensuring all paperwork is created and supplied in accordance with customs regulations
• Communicating with all departments and teams whenever a change to the supply chain is affected. (orders & freight movements) notifying all parties with a solution focused approach
• Work in collaboration with nominated freight forwarders to ensure collections and deliveries are managed and planned in the most effective and cost efficient way.
• Work together with customer service on the distribution of various events throughout the year, such as staff boxes, press launches, shop refurb/relocation etc
• Assist and advise best practice for shop openings/relocations and new and emerging Export markets
• Become fully trained to ensure all hazardous material is distributed within IATA, ADR and IMDG guidelines to enable shipping with appropriate and accurate paperwork.
• Generate bespoke reports and analysis as requested.
• Complete & maintain regular month end & QAD housekeeping procedures (e.g. sales orders, due dates, filing of shipping documents & invoices in accordance with HMRC)
• Implement, monitor and always look to improve processes to increase business efficiency and accuracy.
• Provide help and assistance in a friendly and efficient manner to both internal and external customers and colleagues.
• Comply with H&S regulations & be proactive with the wellbeing of yourself & your fellow team members

Desired Skills:

Our ideal candidate will have:

• Excellent organisational skills along with great time keeping.
• Have previous logistics experience (full training will be given)
• Positive and can-do attitude
• Can work well under pressure.
• Great communication skills
• Good English - written and spoken.
• Good Computer skills
• Flexibility - with working hours