Logistics Specialist

1 month ago

Altrincham, United Kingdom Freight Personnel Full time
Job Title: Import Logistics Specialist

We are seeking a highly skilled Import Logistics Specialist to join our team at Freight Personnel. As a key member of our Operations/Supply Chain team, you will be responsible for supporting our client's steep growth by ensuring seamless logistics operations.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Monitor and manage all orders globally from allocated vendor supply bases.
  • Provide relevant and accurate data, highlighting risks and opportunities, for internal and external stakeholders of the logistics team.
  • Communicate with factory vendors, freight forwarders, purchasing, Logistics Inbound, and Market Place Operations teams through report interpretation, phone, and email.
Accountabilities:
  • Monitor, leverage, and improve Performance KPIs to maximize service and drive business decisions.
  • Ensure quality, on-time relevant information is in place to ensure transparency and visibility for internal partners.
  • Ensure the most effective and cost-efficient freight mode is chosen to deliver to the customer on time.
  • Weekly scheduled calls with freight forwarders to discuss shipments upcoming and in transit.
  • Work collaboratively with Market Place Operations and Logistics Inbound to ensure bookings are prioritized accordingly in relation to customers and clubs.
  • Arrange timely collection and shipment of orders from supply bases and manage through to delivery into port/airport before handing over to the Logistics Inbound team.
  • Cross-check packing lists versus Purchase Orders, raising any issues with the factory and purchasing team.
  • Review documentation to ensure it is accurate and resolve any issues in a timely manner to facilitate a smooth process from customs clearance to delivery.
  • Update and maintain internal WMS with key data (air/sea shipped date) once Purchase Orders are shipped.
  • Provide weekly updates on the status of shipments to Logistics Inbound and Market Place Operations.
  • Inform finance of weekly invoice value of shipments due to arrive at port/airport to allow a cash flow projection for duty and VAT to be made.
  • Deliver Customer Service perfection through quick response time via email/phone availability to questions, complaints, and ad-hoc requests, according to our service strategy.
  • Drive continuous process improvement and support operational partners.
  • Drive a conscious business decision-making process leveraging analysis, KPIs, targets.
  • Support monthly shipment goal-setting process.
  • Ensure and execute against efficient shipment management processes to plan/deliver seasons. Prepare recommendations to support reaching financial objectives set by the business.
  • Analyze and prepare information for x-functional account business review sessions.
Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field (2 additional years' experience may be accepted in lieu of degree).
  • 2 years of directly relevant work experience in imports.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • High level of proficiency with MS Office, including Microsoft Excel spreadsheets.
  • Experience with V look-ups and pivot tables.
  • Strong information-seeking skills.
  • Detail-oriented in checking documentation and self-motivated, with strong organizational skills (multitasking).
  • Ability to work independently and cooperatively in a diverse group.
  • Understanding of Sports, Retail, Digital, and FMCG/Fashion Industry preferred.
  • Understanding of Integrated Business Planning preferred.
  • Experience with Odoo ERP system preferred.
What We Offer:
  • Competitive salary range of £30-33k depending on experience.
  • Flexible working hours.
  • On-site gym to use.
  • Pension.
  • Health Insurance.
  • Quarterly order from Nike website at discounted rate available.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. Please submit your application, including your CV and a cover letter, to [insert contact information].

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