Shipping Administrator

☞ John Cotton

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Update day: 07-05-2024

Location: Mirfield Yorkshire and the Humber

Category: Executive management Production / Operation

Industry: Textiles

Position: Associate

Job type: Full-time

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Company Description

A family company established in 1916 - we’ve been refiberising and re-lifing fabrics and fibres for a century. From our Head Office in Mirfield, we’ve been dreaming up innovative fibre solutions, establishing ourselves as pioneers in technology. As a leading manufacturer of pillows, duvets and mattress protectors, we’re obsessive about perfecting our products to make sure our public gets the best
nights sleep.

At John Cotton we are experiencing continuing growth across all sectors of our organisation and we are currently searching for a Shipping Administrator.

Job Description

The successful candidate must have knowledge of shipping consignments by deep sea, air and road from global markets and experience of dealing with suppliers, carriers/forwarders at origin is essential. The understanding of import documentation to support shipments such as customs invoices, packing lists, Bills of Lading is also essential, experience of letters of credit and Incoterms would be an advantage.

Role Overview
  • Organising international shipments & container bookings with carriers
  • Record keeping and administration of all imports and associated documents
  • Tracking incoming shipments up to arrival in the UK via in-house ship log system and freight carrier tracking platforms
  • Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of UK Customs and Excise as well as import commodity codes
  • Working with transport carriers and providing import clearance instructions in line with Customs Procedures, commodity codes, duties and taxes etc
  • Reviewing import documentation provided by carriers to ensure that customs entries are correct
  • Checking and approving import transport/ charges invoices to ensure that invoiced amount matches expectations
  • Reviewing monthly reports, SAP bookings and invoices to ensure the records match, notifying any anomalies to the finance team (duty file)
  • Raising purchase orders
  • Opening Letters of credit
  • Liaising with respective supply chain teams, warehouses and third party storage facilities
Qualifications
  • Experience in working on import processes, customs procedures and legislation would be an advantage
  • Knowledge of International Supply Chain processes
  • Shipping experience and understanding of import legislation desirable
  • Self-motivated with excellent attention to detail
  • Strong organisational and problem solving skills with demonstrated ability to multi-task
  • Expertise in MS Office, particularly Excel; SAP knowledge desirable
  • Strong communication skills and ability to work with teams internationally
Additional information
In return for your skills and experience, we can offer a diverse role within a friendly, well respected company.
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Deadline: 21-06-2024

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