Senior Logistics Administrator

Happy Raspberry Ltd; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Happy Raspberry Ltd in Belfast is seeking a Senior Logistics Administrator to coordinate transport operations, secure timely, cost‑effective movement of goods, and support customs and compliance processes. This is a permanent role within a busy operational environment.

The successful candidate will have experience in logistics administration, knowledge of TSS/HMRC requirements, and proficient MS Excel skills to generate reports and maintain records.

Qualifications

• Experience in logistics, transport or supply chain administration in a busy environment.
• Strong knowledge of TSS and HMRC requirements and MS Office, especially Excel.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate third-party transport arrangements for inbound and outbound goods.
• Obtain competitive transport quotations and negotiate rates with hauliers.
• Monitor transport activity and resolve delivery issues with suppliers and customers.
• Assist with customs and compliance processes and related documentation.
• Maintain records for customs, transport costs and pallet movements.
• Provide transport, cost and performance reports.

Skills

TSS knowledge

HMRC requirements knowledge

Excel proficiency

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Job description

Senior Logistics Administrator

On behalf of an established client based in Belfast, we are currently seeking an experienced and highly organised Senior Logistics Administrator to join their team. The successful candidate will play a key role in coordinating transport operations and ensuring the efficient, timely and cost-effective movement of goods. This is a permanent position.

The Senior Logistics Administrator will be responsible for:

• Coordinating third-party transport arrangements for inbound and outbound goods, ensuring deliveries and collections are planned and completed efficiently.
• Obtaining competitive transport quotations, negotiating rates where appropriate and developing strong working relationships with hauliers and transport providers.
• Monitoring transport activity and performance, proactively resolving delivery issues and maintaining effective communication with suppliers, customers, warehouse teams and hauliers.
• Managing and supporting customs and compliance processes, including TSS, bonded movements, HMRC requirements and associated documentation.
• Maintaining accurate records relating to customs, transport costs, bonded goods and pallet movements, ensuring information is readily available for compliance checks and audits.
• Monitoring pallet movements and maintaining accurate records to ensure appropriate customer charges are captured and processed.
• Providing accurate packaging sales information to support ERP calculations and preparing regular transport, cost and performance reports.

What you will need to have for the Senior Logistics Administrator role:

• Previous experience in a logistics, transport or supply chain administration role, ideally within a busy operational environment
• Strong knowledge of TSS and HMRC requirements and MS Office, particularly Excel
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to liaise with customers, suppliers, warehouse teams and transport providers
• Experience working with logistics software, ERP systems or similar business management platforms
• A good understanding of transport, customs or supply chain processes would be advantageous
• The ability to prioritise workload effectively, manage multiple responsibilities and meet deadlines within a fast paced environment