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FANTASTIC NEW OPPORTUNITY – Logistics Administrator, Birmingham, Up to £28,000 p/a

Sheridan Maine are delighted to be working with a leading, independent freight and logistics enterprise just outside of Birmingham’s city centre. This company are striving to build a great place to work and dynamic team, where people are challenged to do their best work, and where everyone can make a difference. They regularly looking to endorse key business values and champion diversity and inclusion. They are looking for a Logistics Administrator to join the operation.

The Role
Reporting to the Directors, you’ll strive to ensure that the export function runs accurately & smoothly. You will be responsible for dealing with Export clients (both National & International), Logistics & Shipping companies and other stakeholders ensuring effective and influential working relationships are maintained at all times. Duties include (but are not limited to):

• Receiving export orders, liaising with customers, answering order queries, providing purchase orders and delivery timescales.
• Preparing paperwork for export documentation eg., Sales Contract, Load List, Container Photos, VGM, Packing List & Commercial Invoices.
• Check availability of products to load once shipping period is agreed.
• Send shipping advice to customer and request customer requirements.
• Confident in delivering excellent customer service and in negotiation with shipping carriers.

• Proficient with MS Excel
• Experience in a freight or logistics company and a solid understanding of key export principles and processes

• Strong problem-solving skills, proactive attitude towards identifying risks/issues and seeking solutions.

• Seeks opportunities for organisational improvement

• Confident in delivering excellent customer service and in negotiation with shipping carriers.