Do you have an eye for detail, a knack for logistics, and a drive to ensure customers receive their orders smoothly and on time?

Shipping Administrator Permanent Contract, Immediate Start Available

Location: Minworth, Sutton Coldfield B76

Hours: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday to Friday (40 hours per week)

Salary: £28,080 per year

Employment Benefits Include: 25 days Holidays + Bank Holidays, Volunteer Leave, Attendance Bonus, Sick Pay, Company Pension Scheme, Benefits Platform, Employee Assistance Programme, Progression Opportunities, Life Insurance,

Job description:

This role is essential for keeping goods moving smoothly. You’ll prepare shipping documents and work with transport partners to ensure deliveries go as planned. If you’re organised, enjoy a fast-paced role, and like a mix of admin and logistics, this could be the job for you!

What We’re Looking For:

· UK & European shipping experience (Import, export or freight) advantage not essential

· Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Outlook.

· Highly organised with strong attention to detail.

· Strong numerical and analytical skills.

· Able to work well under pressure and meet deadlines independently.

· Effective communicator and team player, with flexibility for occasional travel.

Your Key Responsibilities:

· Run the range – Print off daily works orders and process ready to go out to Production including printing cut plans and Mill Certs

· Process IP (Inventory process) on works orders as they come into the department ensuring stock is cut accurately and stock returns and scraps are allocated correctly

· Create Bill of Lading (Delivery Note) and Certificate of Conformance paperwork for all works orders accurately, efficiently and within Promise Dates

· Communicate with sales to ensure correct shipping terms are aligned to the orders and the goods incur no delays due to errors

· Is a trained signatory to ensure quality compliance when signing off shipping documents

· Create export paperwork (customs invoices, shipping headers, all relevant export shipping documentation)

· Identify any issues and resolve them before for the goods leave to ensure we can maintain customer satisfaction

· Communicate with outside haulage and shipping companies to obtain quotes, EAD’s and to ensure a smooth handover of the goods takes place with all necessary documentation provided

· Communicate with the despatch team to ensure the correct material is pulled and loaded

· Ensure freight costs are correct and added to the system to ensure goods can be invoiced correctly by finance

· Scan all documentation to the system in line with AMS and customer processes

· Ensure all filing is organized and relevant information stored correctly to maintain legal compliance

· Manages and maintains the relevant OBS statuses to ensure work does not exceed 5 days

· Adheres to all policies and procedures

· Ensures 5s standards are maintained at all times

What is the Recruitment Process?

If you are interested in this position, please apply via this website or call Michelle Bastock at Your Recruiters for more information.

This position is available immediately and will include a face-to-face interview at company premises in Minworth, Sutton Coldfield.

Eager to take on a key role in logistics? Join us and play an essential part in delivering quality service every day!

Your Recruiters Limited are an equal opportunity employer, celebrating diversity and committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All applicants will receive a response, with detailed feedback provided to those unsuccessful at the interview stage.