In this role the successful candidate will coordinate the movement of freight by air, road and sea in support of the business operations domestically and worldwide.

Duties & Responsibilities include:

• Accurately creating / compiling required paperwork for the import / export of shipments in accordance with regulations.
• Ensuring freight providers have complied with import clearance instructions.
• Selecting the appropriate method of transportation based on availability, priority and value.
• First point of contact: responsible for direct liaison with providers – freight forwarders; courier and haulier companies to ensure specific shipping requirements are always adhered to.
• Monitoring all shipping activities and providing updates to the end user.
• Managing freight spend and continuously exploring opportunities to reduce costs.
• Ensuring accurate information and data is recorded in accordance with departmental procedures.

Key Skills:

• A strong Supply Chain / Freight Forwarding background.
• Minimum of 2 years freight forwarding experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills – able to liaise with internal customers and externals service providers, worldwide.
• Experience in using ERP systems (ie SAP).
• Good knowledge of MS Office packages.
• Knowledge of Customs and Excise – import / export procedures, tax / duty relief schemes etc.