Shipping Manager
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  • England,South East,Hampshire
  • full-time
  • £60,000 - £80,000 per annum
Job Description:
A successful Food Commodities business require a Shipping Manager. Applicants need previous experience in a Shipping role (bulk shipments), strong knowledge of import, export and customs procedures and an appreciation of global logistics and distribution processes.
The Shipping Manager will manage a small team of Shipping Clerks, responsible for overseeing day-to-day shipping (bulk shipments) and distribution operations for foodstuffs. The role will also include close liaison with internal departments such as Finance and external partners such as 3PLs.
Specific duties of the Shipping Manager include:
*End-to-End management of the Shipping process
*Interactions with 3PLs/suppliers/carriers - relationship management, negotiation, performance monitoring
*Ensure shipments comply with local/international laws, tariffs, regulations
*Manage documentation such as; bill of lading, shipping invoices, packing lists, customs declarations
*Create/track shipping schedules and routes
*Support the production of VAT returns
*Monitor stock/inventory levels
*Line management and training of shipping and logistics teams
Shipping Manager applicants should meet the following criteria:
*Experience in a Shipping role handling bulk shipments, ideally as Shipping Manager, Shipping Supervisor, Shipping Team Leader
*Experience in handling shipments of; food, commodities, raw materials, chemicals, pharma products etc would be advantageous but not essential
*Knowledge and experience with relevant documentation; bill of lading, shipping invoices, packing lists, customs declarations
*Experienced in 3PL/supplier management and negotiations
*Strong knowledge of international logistics, importing and exporting processes
Job number 1724846
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Company Details:
Barclay Meade
Company size: 20–49 employees
Industry: Recruitment Consultancy
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