Import Export Planner French

ZipRecruiter; Croydon; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in logistics seeks an Import Export Planner to manage the flow of goods across designated countries. This hybrid role requires strong administration and communication skills, with fluency in French essential. You'll coordinate transportation, monitor costs, and ensure customer satisfaction through effective communication and organization.

Qualifications

• Strong administration experience including data entry is essential.
• Previous proven experience in Import Export Logistics is essential.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate Import Export transportation and plan delivery schedules.
• Monitor data and spreadsheets to aid smooth transition of shipments.
• Process invoices and consignments on Microsoft Business Central.

Skills

Communication

Customer Focus

Attention to Detail

Organisational Skills

Tools

Microsoft Business Central

Excel

Job description

Job Description

Import Export Planner (Hybrid role, 3 days office, 2 days WFH) - French required

Purpose of Role:

As an Import Export Planner, you will ensure the smooth flow of goods in all stages of the Logistics & Supply plan process, from sale to payment. In order to achieve the effective distribution of goods for your designated countries, whilst also supporting colleagues as and when needed.

Daily Duties

• Coordinate Import Export transportation and plan delivery schedules to meet customer demand with little to no delay
• Continuously review transportation costs to keep costs down where possible
• Streamline the Logisticsprocesses
• Monitor data and spreadsheets to aid smooth transition of shipments
• Track the transportation progress in conjunction with the preparation of the documentation
• Communicate and coordinate with all relevant offices within the company
• Liaise with Account Managers to ensure customers delivery requirements are fulfilled
• Process invoices and consignments on Microsoft Business Central
• Communicate clearly with our suppliers and customers, ensuring any complaints are resolved in a timely manner

What you'll bring to the job

• Strong administration experience including data entry is essential
• Previous proven experience in Import Export Logistics is essential
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written - Fluent French required
• Strong customer focus skills
• Positive ‘can-do’ attitude
• Ability to work to achieve deadlines
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Good attention to detail and accuracy
• Good organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise changing and conflicting priorities
• Good Excel level