Logistics Administrator

Logistics Administrator - Southampton

An ever-growing global trades company which supplies equipment for a huge range of international clients are looking for a dynamic Logistics Administrator to join their sociable team in Southampton. This company offers a huge range of benefits to their staff and ensure an enjoyable place to work for everyone. You will play a crucial part in coordinating shipments, liaising with freight partners to coordinate documents and most importantly, updating clients and providing a first-class customer service. With a close-knit team who all share the same goals, you will become a part of this companies shared success and see the benefits with an end of year bonus!

Responsibilities -

• Coordinating local and international shipments including air, sea, road, and courier for incoming and outgoing freight.
• Building relationships and negotiating rates with freight forwarders
• Arranging shipments from the warehouse via air, sea, and courier
• Producing Commercial Invoices and Packing Lists for shipped items
• Liaising with our clients and providing them with order status reports and pre-alerts for shipments
• Updating client shipment portal with essential shipping documents and information such as Bills of Lading, commercial invoices, packing lists, commodity codes, ETA's

Experience/ Requirements: -

• Knowledge of shipping documents including Air Waybills and Bills of Lading (desirable)
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
• Confident and clear communication skills
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn

Benefits -

• Salary £26,000 p/a
• Annual Bonus Scheme
• Free on site parking
• Company Pension Scheme
• Private Medical (after 1 year)
• 28 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)
• Sick Pay
• Casual dress

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday (8:30am - 5:00pm)