Shipping Manager

Berry Recruitment; Watford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic company in Watford is seeking a Shipping Manager to oversee logistics operations. The role involves ensuring proper order dispatch and developing interdepartmental relationships, all while utilising shipping expertise. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits, ideal for candidates skilled in logistics and negotiation.

Qualifications

• Substantial knowledge of the shipping sector is required.
• Excellent negotiation skills and a proactive approach are essential.
• Ability to build long-standing relationships across the company.

Responsibilities

• Organising logistics and shipping for timely order dispatch.
• Developing relationships to ensure adherence to timelines.
• Reviewing shipping processes for cost savings.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Detail oriented

Proactiveness

Job description

We are actively recruiting for a Shipping Manager to join this fast paced Watford based company.

Day to day duties include

Working closely with the factory to ensure that orders are sent correctly and in a timely fashion. Utilising your shipping knowledge to have the best processes/procedures for the shipping of goods. Develop relationships across the company to ensure that timelines are met in a calm and methodical manner. You will be responsible for checking prices on new orders sent. Arrange paperwork for FOB shipments. Look at overall potential cost savings that can be made by reviewing processes. You will be reporting to one of the Directors.

You will utilise your substantial knowledge of the shipping sector to organise logistics/shipping. You do not have any direct reports so need to be self contained. You will have excellent negotiation skills, be proactive, have a strong eye for detail, and can overall build long standing relationships.

In return the company offer a salary of £45,000 to £50,000pa plus bonus and a number of benefits

This role is office based Monday to Friday

This is a challenging but fulfilling role so apply now!