Oceanfreight Export Clerk
Due to growth and expansion this well established freight forwarding agent based in Colnbrook have a new exciting opportunity available for a Oceanfreight Export Clerk.
The Oceanfreight Export Clerk should ideally have good operational experience including Customs, all levels will be considered and this will be reflected in the salary.
The successful candidate should be commercially aware and have good communication/customer service abilities. There will be excellent career prospects for the right person, together with ongoing cross training.
Must be able to commute easily to Colnbrook, preferably with their own transport.
Employment Terms
This is a Mon-Fri 9-5.30 role with 25 days holiday, good pension/healthcare after probation.
Basic Salary: £33-36k plus good benefits
Key Resposibilities
Assisting with the smooth running of the department to deliver a great customer experience and should have experience in the following areas.
- Working in a team of 8
- Cutting documents for Export consignments for oceanfreight shipments
- Quotations and direct client contact
- Negotiating with Shipping Lines to gain competitive rates
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Logistics Customer Care Associate
An exciting opportunity to join a global Logistics provider in London is available for an experienced Customer Care Logistics Coordinator.
Working in a dynamic Logistics and Customer Service team of more than 20 individuals.
The team is responsible for managing the daily business operations including Warehouses, Deliveries to customers, Exports outside Europe and Demand Planning.
- Arranging deliveries to customers from warehouses in UK and EU by road, ferry and courier
- Liaison with customers, warehouses and carriers
- Input of correct information onto internal system, to create forward allocations and warehouse instructions
- Invoicing customers promptly, with correct VAT calculated
- Preparing shipping documents (warehouse instructions, packing lists, commercial invoices, dangerous goods notes, packaging labels etc.)
Preferred Skills
Logistics
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Buyer – Fresh Produce
An exciting opportunity to join our client a respected Fresh Produce company based in Kent is available for an experienced Buyer. Must be from a Fresh Produce background and have proven experience of working as a Buyer.
Excellent communication skills and a knowledge of procurement and Supply Chain will be an added advantage. The successful candidate will work with the Buying Manager to develop and enhance grower relationships.
Key Resposibilities
- To keep the sales team updated in respect of stock availability so that a planned approach can be taken to making timely buying decision to gain best prices.
- To correctly calculate the base product costs and to ensure these are updated on the cost spreadsheet, so the commercial team have the most up to date information on which to negotiate sales and product costs prices in order to make a profit.
- To ensure that suppliers are kept informed with any issues regarding product so that appropriate changes can be made e.g. methods of transportation and quality issues are highlighted early in order to maintain the best possible relationship with suppliers.
- To help build insight for the business and our customer by constantly updating knowledge of self, team and other key stakeholders on all factors affecting product availability including changes to the start/finish of seasons, weather conditions etc.
Must have demonstrable skill, knowledge and previous experience at a similar level within Procurement, Sales or Supply Chain function within the Fresh Produce sector. Must also possess great communication, influencing, negotiation and interpersonal skills.
The main responsibilities will be
- To keep the sales team updated in respect of stock availability so that a planned approach can be taken to making timely buying decision to gain best prices.
- To correctly calculate the base product costs and to ensure these are updated on the cost spreadsheet, so the commercial team have the most up to date information on which to negotiate sales and product costs prices in order to make a profit.
- To ensure that suppliers are kept informed with any issues regarding product so that appropriate changes can be made e.g. methods of transportation and quality issues are highlighted early in order to maintain the best possible relationship with suppliers.
- To help build insight for the business and our customer by constantly updating knowledge of self, team and other key stakeholders on all factors affecting product availability including changes to the start/finish of seasons, weather conditions etc.
Preferred Skills
Buying, Procurement, FMCG
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Junior Logistics BDA – FTC
Our client a global leading supplier of ingredients and premix manufacturing solutions for the food and beverage industry is seeking a Junior Logistics BDA.
Based in London, this is a Hybrid role. The successful candidate will need to be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and have excellent business communications skills.
Some Key Resposibilities
- Making, confirming, and inputting customer orders, (assist team members on this process)
- Monitoring customers and liaising closely with commercial, logistics and quality departments
- Inputting purchase orders (assist team members on this process)
- Dealing with customer queries and responding in a timely manner
- Sending any requested quality documents to customer and liaising with quality team when necessary
- Sending product samples to customers when required. This will involve either handling samples in the office or liaising with warehouses to request samples from sample stock or from inventory.
- Sending price quotes to customer, liaising with Product Management team for this and collecting necessary information from customers
Must be a self-motivated individual and be able to work across multiple projects, often under pressure. Fluent English is essential, Spanish will be an advantage. You will be detailed orientated with excellent organisational skills. Experience on any ERP system. Strong IT skills.
Preferred Skills
Logistics
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Warehouse Assistant
Our client who are an SME specialist freight forwarding agent based in Colnbrook have a new opportunity available based in Colnbrook for a non-shift experienced Warehouse Assistant to join their busy established busy team.
Working 08:30-17:30, Monday to Friday, with a one hour break each day. The successful candidate must have a c/b forklift licence, driving licence, clear DBS and a steady 5 year employment check to be considered.
Some Key Resposibilities
- Support in the removing of shipments from the warehouse for vehicle loads, ensuring unique reference number is checked against each collection and delivery.
- Receive shipments into the warehouse checking documents, unique reference number, quantity and signs of damage or tampering. Locating all shipments once checked and referenced.
- Set status one on shipments received into the warehouse in a timely manner, and check customs status before releasing.
- Liaise effectively with colleagues from other departments.
Some Essential Skills
- Experience of warehouse work; including operation, stock locations and health & safety.
- Counter balance forklift licence, with experience.
- A full UK driving licence.
- A good knowledge of the English language, both verbal and written.
- Ability to prioritise and organise own workload to tight deadlines.
Other benefits
- Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme (subject to eligibility).
- Free access to an independent digital financial wellbeing platform & coach to help you manage and save your money.
- Cycle To Work Scheme – administered through ‘Green Commute Initiative’ (subject to qualifying criteria).
- Electric Car Scheme – administered through ‘The Electric Car Scheme’ (subject to qualifying criteria).
- Enhanced sickness and maternity/paternity pay (subject to qualifying criteria).
- Private Health Insurance (level of cover subject to qualifying criteria).
Preferred Skills
Warehouse, C/B Forklift, Good Comms, steady 5yr employment
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