Logistics Associate

Prinova Global; London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the logistics sector is seeking a Logistics Associate to join their Supply Chain team in London. The successful candidate will manage imports and exports, ensure compliance with regulations, and provide excellent service to customers. With 1-3 years of experience in a similar role, candidates will thrive in a dynamic environment with opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Benefits

Personal growth including training and development opportunities

Health Cash Plan

Subsidised gym membership

Discretionary bonus

Qualifications

• 1 to 3 years of experience in a similar role.
• Dealing with Shipping Lines and Forwarding agents.
• Knowledgeable of Customs Clearances procedures within the EU & UK.

Responsibilities

• Arrange Sea and Air shipments from Suppliers.
• Ensure compliance with import/export regulations.
• Maintain accurate records of all transactions.

Skills

Knowledge of Incoterms

Experience in International Trade/Logistics

Solid knowledge of Exports

Knowledge in a European language

Job description

Logistics Associate (Full-time, Permanent)

Hybrid - 2 office days in Central London

Who We Are

Prinova is a leading global supplier of ingredients and premix manufacturing solutions for the food, beverage and nutrition industries. Prinova holds strategic stocks in 35+ centres around the world to ensure continuity of supply and has liquid and dry premix manufacturing facilities in the UK, China and the USA. Prinova's premix business is underpinned by over 40 years of experience in ingredient sourcing and distribution, servicing customers with global inventories, market expertise, and leading market positions in Vitamins, Amino Acids, Sweeteners, Preservatives, Proteins, Aroma Chemicals, and more.

What does Logistics Associate mean at Prinova?

The Logistics Associate will join a dynamic and fast-paced Logistics and Supply Chain team of six. This team is responsible for managing business operations, including imports, exports, and direct shipments.

What’s in it for you?

• Personal growth including training and development opportunities
• Health Cash Plan
• Subsidised gym membership
• Discretionary bonus
  
  

What to expect?

Imports

• Arranging Sea and Air shipments from Suppliers to required destinations in Europe.
• Prepare and checking Shipping instructions.
• Checking and distribution of shipping documents.
• Sending customs clearance instructions and storage instructions to the customs agent and warehouse.
• Input of appropriate shipping information onto Citrix; maintenance of inventory etc.
• Tracking of shipments when needed.
• Liaise with the forwarders and warehouses to ensure timely delivery of goods
  
  

Exports/Direct shipments

• Exports: Arranging shipment to customers from our warehouse.
• Direct shipment: Arrange shipment from supplier directly to customers.
• Prepare shipping instructions
• Tracking of shipments and update shipment details.
• Issuing documents for customers, including invoice, packing list, COO, Health Certificate, …
• Checking and distribution of original/copies shipping documents.
• Liaison with customers.
• Liaise with the forwarders, warehouses and suppliers to ensure timely delivery of goods.
  
  

Compliance and Other

• Ensure compliance with all relevant import/export regulations and procedures.
• Classification and commodity code check
• Handling Non-Conformances
• Occasional on-site inspection of warehouses;
• Processing charges invoices from warehouses, forwarders and other suppliers;
• Maintain accurate records of all transactions via the e filing system.
• Any other items that might arise on an ad hoc basis.
  
  

Does this sound like you?

• 1 to 3 years of experience in a similar role.
• Knowledge of Incoterms.
• Experience in International Trade/Logistics (Shipping, X-Trades, Exports, Imports).
• Experience on the Customer side (preferably).
• Masters Import procedures.
• Dealing with Shipping Lines and Forwarding agents in different modes of transportation (Road, Sea and Air).
• Knowledgeable of the Customs Clearances procedures within the EU & UK.
• Used to fulfil Export requirements with regards to documentation (COA, COO, Health Certificate, Inspections).
• Solid knowledge of Exports to different countries (Middle East, Africa, South America).
• Experience with product Classification (preferably).
• Dangerous Goods knowledge advantageous.
• Knowledge in a European language is always a plus.
  
  

Interested? We would love to hear from you.

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