Logistics Lead

The Role

Working in a busy but friendly team environment, you will report to the Logistics Manager and assist in all aspects of the dispatch office operational and administrative functions. This will include office administration, processing using the in house system and creation of ICC compliant documents, whilst ensuring all company policies/procedures are followed.

This is a supervisory level position and a great opportunity for someone who is enthusiastic and wishes to develop and train in all aspects of supply chain management, logistics & international trade.

Responsibilities

• To use the in house systems to produce the appropriate labelling and paperwork required for items to be despatched.
• To ensure all goods collected by third party providers are signed for.
• Ensure compliance with and support of all Health & Safety regulations, company handbook, quality standards and company policies.
• Raising of purchase orders for despatch area suppliers/services.
• Raising ICC compliant export documentation.
• Collation of paperwork and files to ensure completeness in accordance with company processes.
• Timely invoicing/POD retrieval.
• Extensive liaison with colleagues, suppliers and customers agents, to make and agree despatch arrangements.
• Day to day operational management of 2 x despatch operatives ensuring company HR policies are adhered to in conjunction with the Logistics Manager.

Requirements

• Previous Export/Import customs procedures and international trade rules - experience or qualification is ESSENTIAL.
• Excellent written & verbal communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Intermediate IT skills in standard Microsoft packages.
• Demonstrate ability to proritise workload.
• Counterbalance FLT licence beneficial, but not essential.

Based in Kidderminster.

Monday to Thursday 8am to 5pm. Friday 8am to 12:15pm.

£28,000 annual salary.

Applicants must live within a sensible communtable distance of Kidderminster.