Global Logistics Specialist

4 weeks ago

Aylesford, Kent, United Kingdom Pineapple Contracts Full time

Job Title: Global Logistics Specialist

Location: Aylesford, Kent

Working Hours: 8am - 4.30pm

About the Role:

We are seeking a dedicated Global Logistics Specialist to oversee our global shipping operations, ensuring smooth and efficient movement of goods across international markets. If you excel in logistics, have a keen eye for detail, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assist in obtaining overseas shipping quotes on import and export shipping.
  • Analyse and compare quotes to encourage savings across the business.
  • Record shipping information on company systems to support logistical business decisions and other departments in the company.
  • Complete import/export customs documentation to ensure efficient/cost-effective procedures.
  • Monitor forwarder/haulier performance and check for volume uplift.
  • Support purchasing/customer care team to provide advice on ETAs for import/export consignments.
  • Maintain relationships with freight forwarders.
  • Maintain good relationships with overseas suppliers/customers when in direct communication.
  • Support international transport team with day-to-day tasks and holiday/sick cover.

Requirements:

  • Proven global freight experience and transportation knowledge.
  • Experience working in a supply chain/logistics environment.
  • Familiar with UK customs processes.
  • Negotiation skills regarding price/service.
  • Ability to work calmly under pressure, to tight deadlines with a meticulous eye for detail.
  • Strong analytical/statistical skills.
  • Commercial mindset.
  • Proficient in MS Office packages - Outlook/PowerPoint.
  • Excellent written/verbal communication skills.
  • You embody our company values:
  • Teamwork - Collaborate effectively with humility, appreciating individual skills/perspectives to achieve collective goals.
  • Committed - Dedicate yourself fully to your role, going above and beyond with self-motivation/loyalty to achieve individual/team/company goals.
  • Ownership - Take full responsibility for your work/performance/conduct, acting with integrity/staying organised/learning from feedback/mistakes.
  • Positive - Approach tasks with optimism/innovation, viewing challenges as opportunities, bringing energy/enthusiasm to inspire/motivate others.
  • Responsive - React quickly effectively to needs/feedback, prioritising tasks with urgency/embracing change/maintaining a proactive approach.

Why Work for Us:

Pineapple is a leader in designing/manufacturing innovative furniture solutions for challenging environments. A family-run company started in 1975, Pineapple is now a global business with headquarters in Kent (UK) and offices in France/Germany/the USA.

Pineapple still runs by its original ethos of creating mindfully designed furniture that not only works effortlessly/looks great but also helps foster a calm/supportive environment. Join Pineapple and be part of a team dedicated to making a difference through quality/innovation/sustainability/exceptional customer care.

Benefits:

  • Proudly featured in The Sunday Times as one of the Best Places to Work 2024.
  • Competitive pay.
  • Pension scheme.
  • Healthcare Cash Plan - You can claim for medical expenses/dentist/optical services, as well as access to 100s of deals/discounts.
  • 23 days annual leave + UK bank holidays.
  • Extra day's leave for your birthday.
  • Workplace nursery scheme.
  • On joining, we'll plant a tree in your honour.
  • Regular team socials/events.
  • Monthly pizza Friday.
  • Fruit/snacks provided daily.
  • Employee referrals bonus scheme.
  • Recognition of excellence/Employee rewards schemes.
  • Company volunteering day.
  • High-quality office environment.
  • Sustainability-focused business.
  • Free onsite parking/walking distance from train station.

We are an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons.

Agencies, we know where you are if we need any support, thank you for your interest in working with Pineapple.

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