Customs and Logistics Assistant

Here at Cambridge Commodities, we are the leading supplier of nutritional ingredients and product solutions to the sports nutrition, food & beverage, animal nutrition and health & wellbeing industries.

We believe that **success starts with the finest ingredients**, and that includes our employees We would not be the success we are today without our amazing and diverse workforce. People are at the very core of our business and are the reason for why we do what we do, whether they are our employees, our customers, or the end consumer.

Not only do we care about people, giving back to the local community is hugely important to us and so we encourage our employees to get involved in paid charity days and fundraising events. We are also committed to protecting the environment and supporting sustainability, proudly achieving zero waste to landfill with a highly energy efficient Head Office.

If you think you would like to be a part of Cambridge Commodities, keep reading for more details on the role.

**The role**:
This will be a key role providing administrative support to the department and coordinating the movement of goods in the UK and internationally.

Duties will include:

- Handling enquiries and completing online booking
- Producing and checking paperwork
- Database administration and accurate data entry
- Telephone liaison to handle general enquiries
- Tracking inbound and outbound shipments
- Ensure all correct documentation is in place to enable timely import in areas of customs documentation and supplier documentation

This is a permanent position working 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday) with hours of work from 09:00am to 17:30pm. There is opportunity for hybrid working both in our Head Office in Ely and working from home.

We are a fun, innovative and entrepreneurial business with a people focused culture and fun/friendly environment. We want our employees to have a good work/life balance and genuinely enjoy coming to work. Some benefits of working for us include:

- Competitive salary,
- State of the art facilities,
- Personal development investment,
- L&D system (700+ courses),
- Free on-site gym,
- Free fruit and Friday lunches,
- Death in Service benefit (4 x salary),
- LifeWorks Wellbeing EAP,
- Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme,
- Cycle to Work Scheme,
- Paid Time off for Charity Days,
- Social Events, and more.

**The requirements**:
Ideally you will have knowledge and/or experience in handling logistics enquiries and handling documentation for the movement of goods worldwide however this is not essential.

Skills and attributes that must be met to be successful include:

- Excellent organisation skills
- Accurate administrator with outstanding attention to detail
- Deadline focused
- Excellent communicator both written and verbal with a professional telephone manner

**Our commitment**:
CC are proud to be an equal opportunities employer who is committed to creating and fostering an inclusive environment. We will consider all applicants based purely on their abilities to fulfil the role. If you feel your skills match our requirement, we encourage you to apply.

**Would you like to join a business that has achieved accreditation for Best Companies and Best Employers of the Eastern Region awards through its commitment to creating a great place to work, where employees are valued and invested in? If you feel this may be the role for you then please apply**

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

**Salary**: £22,000.00-£23,500.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Life insurance
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
- Paid volunteer time
- Referral programme
- Work from home

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- No weekends

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Ely