Shipping Manager
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- England,London
- full-time
- £28,000 - £30,000 per annum
Job Description:
Alchemy Global Talent Solutions is partnering with a leading B2B supplier of natural food ingredients to find a dedicated Shipping Manager. This permanent role is based at the company’s Head Office, just a 5-minute walk from Liverpool Street, and requires office presence from Monday to Friday.
Role and Responsibilities
* Coordinate with customs agents and hauliers to ensure timely customs clearance and delivery to warehouses and customers.
* Manage the company’s containerized shipments from global origins.
* Ensure competitive pricing and services from shipping lines, customs agents, hauliers, and warehouses.
* Process shipping invoices and monitor logistics costs.
* Demonstrate strong commercial acumen to optimize shipping operations.
* Handle and verify shipping documents, communicating with suppliers and customers worldwide.
* Arrange FOB and FCA shipment bookings with shipping lines.
* Maintain strong command of Microsoft Excel for logistics and shipping documentation.
* Uphold attention to detail in all logistics and shipping processes.
* Work effectively under pressure, managing tight deadlines and last-minute challenges.
Requirements
* Commercially savvy with negotiation skills to secure favorable terms with shipping partners.
* Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
* Significant experience in global logistics or import-export roles.
* Strong problem-solving abilities and capability to work under pressure.
* Preferably degree educated.
* Excellent organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
* Multilingual abilities are advantageous.
* Familiarity with UK customs clearance processes.
* In-depth knowledge of UK and EU import and export procedures.
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Role and Responsibilities
* Coordinate with customs agents and hauliers to ensure timely customs clearance and delivery to warehouses and customers.
* Manage the company’s containerized shipments from global origins.
* Ensure competitive pricing and services from shipping lines, customs agents, hauliers, and warehouses.
* Process shipping invoices and monitor logistics costs.
* Demonstrate strong commercial acumen to optimize shipping operations.
* Handle and verify shipping documents, communicating with suppliers and customers worldwide.
* Arrange FOB and FCA shipment bookings with shipping lines.
* Maintain strong command of Microsoft Excel for logistics and shipping documentation.
* Uphold attention to detail in all logistics and shipping processes.
* Work effectively under pressure, managing tight deadlines and last-minute challenges.
Requirements
* Commercially savvy with negotiation skills to secure favorable terms with shipping partners.
* Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
* Significant experience in global logistics or import-export roles.
* Strong problem-solving abilities and capability to work under pressure.
* Preferably degree educated.
* Excellent organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
* Multilingual abilities are advantageous.
* Familiarity with UK customs clearance processes.
* In-depth knowledge of UK and EU import and export procedures.
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Job number 1494395
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Company Details:
Alchemy Global Talent Solutions
Company size: 20–49 employees
Industry: Other
Alchemy are global recruitment experts with extensive experience placing talent across multiple industries for MNC’s, Fortune 500 and boutique o...