Shipping and Logistics Manager

ZipRecruiter; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A food sourcing company in Liverpool is seeking a Shipping and Logistics Manager to manage inbound logistics and liaise with customs. Candidates should have import experience, preferably in the food sector, and strong communication skills. The role offers a competitive salary, benefits including a cycle to work scheme, pension, and 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.

Benefits

Cycle to Work Scheme

Pension

Life Assurance

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Personal & Professional Development

Qualifications

• Experience working with HM Customs and logistics providers.
• Ability to coordinate between agencies and problem solve.

Responsibilities

• Manage import and inbound logistics.
• Liaise with port authorities and manage documentation.
• Control costs and manage local inventory.
• Quality control and reporting.

Skills

Import experience within food or FMCG

Great communication skills

Microsoft Office and ERP systems experience

Ability to manage and prioritize workload

Education

Degree level or relevant qualifications in import/logistics management

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP systems (JDE preferred)

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Shipping and Logistics Manager

Location: Regent, Liverpool L20 8DF

Salary: £40,000 per annum

Job Type: Full time, Permanent

Working Hours: Mon-Thu 9:00am – 5:00pm and Friday 9:00am – 4:00pm

About the Company

S&B Herba Foods Ltd source and import rice and grains (and other raw materials) from across the globe to produce a wide range of ingredients to the specification of UK manufacturers and wholesalers. Our core purpose is to "Feed the nation and be a place where everyone can reach their full potential".

We have just been awarded the Investors In People standard and are embarking on a new era to attain Silver with our ultimate goal Platinum. In order to do this, we need people that are willing to drive our Goals and Ambitions and continually improve and develop themselves as individuals, with our full support. We are looking to build on our Team by employing individuals aligned to our Company Values: Hungry; Can Do attitude; Proactive; and We Before I. We have been trading for over 100 years and have a great heritage.

Come and join us - it's a great place to work!

Role Responsibilities

• Manage the import and inbound logistics of S&B Herba Liverpool, including producing and reviewing relevant schedules and monitoring shipments against contracts.
• Liaise with port authorities for intake vessels, stores and issues.
• Manage import documentation and liaise with HM Customs; payment of duties and customs clearances; management of import licences and tariff rate quotas (TRQs); conduct relevant audits.
• Coordinate with shipping lines and agencies related to import and vessel discharge; liaise with inland hauliers (bulk and containers) to stores and to sites.
• Manage customs warehouses and other relevant warehouse/storage facilities; manage local inventory; internal communication with Ebro Group Companies, Supply Chain, Technical and the Liverpool site, plus others.
• Control costs associated with imports and storage; inform accounts team/management; review intake data; system administration including stock receipts, purchase orders and invoices.
• Quality control and reporting; liaise with customers of food waste products; perform physical checks of silo stocks and other stores; check stock movements and stocktaking.
• Collaborate with and provide limited holiday cover for Shipping Manager at the Fulbourn site.

About You

• Import experience preferably within a food or FMCG environment.
• Experience of working with HM Customs, shipping lines, logistics providers, storage agents and others involved with inbound movement of goods. Ability to coordinate between agencies and problem solve as required.
• Preferably educated to degree level or similar with relevant qualifications or formal training in import/logistics management.
• Great communication skills.
• Microsoft Office suite experience, plus ERP systems (JDE preferred).
• Able to manage and prioritise workload.

Benefits

• Cycle to Work Scheme available
• Pension
• Life Assurance
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Personal & Professional Development

Please click the APPLY button and submit your CV and Cover Letter.

Candidates with experience of: Logistics Manager, Distribution Manager, Logistics Supervisor, Goods In Coordinator, Import Co-ordinator, Logistics Coordinator, Shipment Coordinator, Export, Transport Manager may also be considered for this role.