Import Clerk

Prime Appointments; Basildon; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an Import Clerk for a full-time role in Basildon. The ideal candidate will have over 2 years of experience in European Road Freight and logistics. Responsibilities include entering jobs, liaising with agents, and updating spreadsheets. The position offers a salary of £27,000 - £29,000 per annum and is based at the company's office.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in European Road Freight.
• Logistics distribution and supply chain industry experience essential.
• Minimum 2 years' experience in an Import role.

Responsibilities

• Entering jobs and manifests onto the system.
• Supplying the warehouse with necessary information for deliveries.
• Liaising with agents and customers.
• Daily collating information from hauliers.
• Daily calculation of prices and costs.
• Daily updating of spreadsheets.
• Assisting in the consolidation and presentation of data for reporting.

Skills

European Road Freight experience

Logistics distribution and supply chain experience

Excellent communication skills

Job description

A client of ours in the Basildon area are recruiting an Import Clerk to join their team. This is a full-time permanent position working Monday - Friday 9.00am - 5.30pm (37.5 hours) and paying 27,000 - 29,000 per annum depending on experience.

Key Duties include but are not limited to:

• Entering jobs and manifests onto the system
• Supplying the warehouse and all other depots with information required to enable the prompt and efficient off-loading of trailers.
• Liaising with agents and customers to obtain their needs and requirements to ensure all deliveries are completed.
• Daily collating information from hauliers of arrival/departure times.
• Daily calculation of prices and costs for certain manifests.
• Daily up-dating of spreadsheets.
• Assist the department manager with the consolidation and presentation of data for monthly KPI reporting

Skills and Experience required to be considered for this Import Clerk position:

• Minimum 2 years' experience in European Road Freight
• Logistics distribution and supply chain industry experience essential.
• Minimum 2 years' experience in an Import role
• Excellent communication skills

If you feel like you meet the above criteria & would like to be considered for this Import Clerk position, please apply with your CV and contact Abi at Prime Appointments for a confidential chat.