Role Overview
We have an exciting opportunity for a Container Logistics Manager role for an export company based in Amersham. Our client is a leading meat and poultry exporter from Europe and North America, with a primary focus on exporting to Asia and Africa. They are looking for a hardworking, diligent person with a keen eye for detail to oversee container logistics preparation and administration.
Qualifications and Requirements
Applicants must be proficient in the use of MS Excel (formulas, etc.) and have good numeracy skills. Proficiency in a second language would be advantageous but not necessary. Mandarin would be especially useful considering the company's primary business of exporting to China. Applicants must be able to actively seek employment in the United Kingdom. They must be reliable, competent, and tenacious, a powerful communicator who approaches people with confidence, and be well‑presented and professional. A minimum of two years of experience in reefer shipment logistics is required. They must be able to balance priorities, multitask continuously, determine the most pressing and relevant tasks, and ensure workflow completion. They must understand the significance of data integrity in reporting and be able to convey the details clearly to clients and colleagues. They must be a quote negotiator who can secure the best logistics prices. Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel, to a “good” level is required. The applicant must be able to understand and use simple arithmetic formulae in Excel, and be fast to learn and adapt to new database and spreadsheet systems. Good numeracy is required, as well as the ability to convert LB to KG and understand currency exchange rates. Candidates must be able to demonstrate proficiency in comparing transportation quotes in different currencies. They must be an excellent business email writer and fully fluent in English (both written and spoken). Additional language skills, especially Mandarin, would be highly regarded.
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