Freight Forwarding Administration Trainee

4 weeks ago


Manchester, United Kingdom Kerry Logistics (UK) Limited Full time

**PRINCIPAL PURPOSE(S) OF THE ROLE**:
Reporting to the Department Manager, the Pre-Arrivals department holds responsibility for the day-to-day Job Entry and on-going maintenance for specific accounts/branches. The role involves compliance to both Internal & client specific SOP's designed to ensure that agreed service standards are maintained to the highest level on a consistent basis.

**MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THIS ROLE**:
**Financial/Commercial**
- Working with the Department Manager to ensure accurate & on-time costs, on time payments to Cash Suppliers
- Query Resolution - to resolve any queries from both customers & suppliers in a timely & efficient manner
- Query Resolution - to resolve any queries from internal departments (including Transport, AP, AR, HR) in a timely & efficient manner
- Monitoring operational performance of Origin Stations on an ongoing basis & taking corrective actions to improve performance where possible

**Operational**
- Use of Internal Freight Management Systems, Microsoft Packages (Word/Excel/Outlook) & Telephone
- _Accept & create Pre-Alerts both EDI & Manual within agreed time scale of receipt._
- _Liaise with shipping lines/overseas agents & other forwarding agents_
- _Validation of EDI Data & Party IDs._
- _Outstanding Pre-Alerts to be pro-actively chased against agreed milestone with origin offices._
- _Issuing of Arrival Notice within agreed time scales of Job creation._
- _Creation of Vessel Master file & generation of supporting paper pre alerts._
- _Monitor all shipments to ensure current status of each shipment is accurate against Key Milestones_
- Container Tracking, via online Website based on agreed Miles stone
- ETA Check
- via online web site & port systems
- Internal & External communication to notify of any changes to key data
- Completion of Freight & associated Cost within agreed time scale
- Review of Exception reports to ensure common data issues/errors are identified & resolved
- Update status of customs documentation in Internal Freight Management Systems
- Assist Customs Entry department with administration duties
- Cover for other team members during busy/holiday periods
- Supporting the Branch Managers to introduce measures to improve operational efficiency
- Prioritising of Workload in accordance with deadlines & SOP
- Maintain documentation of internal processes, supplier costs & SOP’s
- Monitor & maintain filing system

**Customer Service**
- Query Resolution - to resolve any operational queries from both internal & external departments in a timely & efficient manner
- Ensure Accurate data entry with adjustments made in a timely manor
- Reviewing SOP's on an ongoing basis to ensure compliance.
- Reviewing internal operational procedures on an ongoing basis to ensure compliance.

**General**
- Time Management - Ability to multi-task, organise and prioritise.
- Adhering to all policies outlined in the Employee Handbook
- Adhering to all HR and Health and Safety policies

Would be looking for someone with
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- GCSE's including English and Maths
- Data analysis and problem solving skills.
- Accuracy and attention to detail essential
- Good time Management skills and ability to work to strict time deadlines
- Must be a Team Player

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: From £20,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free parking
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Wellness programme

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person



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