Import & Export Administrator
£25,000 - £27,000 plus benefits
Macclesfield
We are currently working with a distributor of specialist hardware who now has an excellent opportunity for an experienced Import & Export Administrator to join their friendly team based in Cheshire.
This is a great opportunity to join a family run company, going through a period of exciting growth. They can offer a competitive salary, bonus at 10% and benefits package, free parking and career progression!
Role Purpose:
Responsible for the Coordination and Administration of Stock Receipts, Customs Clearance and Administrative Office Duties.
To communicate effectively with our Suppliers and Freight Forwarders/Couriers on a regular basis.
Duties include:
- Maintain and Process all Stock Receipt Shipments.
- Capture and Maintain uplifts associated to Stock Receipt Shipments.
- First stage receipt of Purchase Orders, including all Import Charges.
- Liaise with Freight Forwarder/Couriers, providing information to enable the Import of Consignments.
- Liaise with Goods-in over Shipment Discrepancies.
- Report Shipment Discrepancies to the Supplier and Finance Department.
- Second Stage Receipting of Purchase Orders.
- Maintain, Record and Analyse Freight Forwarder/Courier Invoices.
- Liaise with Supplier, Freight Forwarders/Couriers and Import/Export Coordinator to meet on-time delivery.
- Monitor performance of key Freight Forwarders/Couriers and serve as a resource to resolve issues/problems.
- Provide Customs Clearance instructions for both Imports and Export Clearance requests.
- Record, Process and Analyse Supplier Invoices.
- Administration of Supplier Invoices in the shared Finance mailbox.
- Administration of Cargoes In-Transit providing key information for internal and external expectation.
- Creation and Processing of Supply Chain Department Friday Reports.
- Daily Stock Value report submitted to Finance.
Essential Skills
- A minimum of 2-years proven experience in a similar Supply Chain Role, including coordinating / supporting Inbound and Outbound Shipments.
- Previous Import Duty / Customs Procedures.
- Highly Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
- High level administration skills.
- Excellent planning skills.
- IT literate with Microsoft software.
- Highly numerate.
- Be able to plan, prioritise and organise responsibilities and manage time effectively.
- Ability to communicate effectively with both Suppliers and Internal.
- Good spoken and written communication skills.
- Ability to work as part of a diverse team.
Apply online or for further information contact one of our specialist consultants quoting reference number: NJR15196
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