The role
Say hello to the bridge between our brand and our amazing customers and partners. The distribution centre is responsible for the supply and delivery of our products to every point of sale across our global business. The team is dynamic, positive and always in the know.
In this role you will be part of the team that is responsible for overseeing global imports and exports. You will work closely with our nominated global freight forwarders from the moment goods are handed over by the suppliers to final mile delivery.
About the team
You will be based at our distribution centre in Kent and will report to the shipping manager. With distribution centres based in the UK and Chicago, Illinois - our well connected global operational team play a significant role in our business goals and overall success.
What you’ll be doing (key responsibilities)
1. Communication with global freight forwarders
2. Updating global intakes
3. Adding deliveries to delivery diary
4. Processing insurance claims and recording shortages
5. Approving freight invoices
6. Approving freight booking
7. Checking over shipping declarations to ensure customs entries are correct
8. Chasing late shipments and advising relevant internal teams accordingly
9. Preparing shipping docs
10. Liaising with wholesale partners and use of wholesale customer booking portals
11. Updating shipping tracker
12. Assisting with any shipping dept ad hoc queries
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR (SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS)
13. Excel skills (VLOOKUPS, Pivot tables, etc.)
14. Ability to work effectively on your own as well as part of a team
15. Use your initiative
16. Ability to work to tight deadlines
17. Accuracy is key for this role
18. Able to work with people from different countries and cultures
About the location
Our Distribution Centre is based in Larkfield, Kent. We have approximately employees working acorss Logisitics, Shipping, Warehouse Operations and Store Design.. Approximately a 4 minute drive from New Hythe rail station.
What we stand for
The Customer is the Boss We work as one proud team to get the best for our customers
One Team We are joined up and encourage others to share their ideas
We Do What We Say We Will We know our goals, and we work with clear outcomes in mind
We Are Responsible We are self aware, understand the impact we have on others and are positive about the future
Benefits
19. A generous wardrobe allowance so that you can wear our beautiful clothes to work each day
20. We are a disability committed certified employer
21. Employee discount for you to spend with family and friends
22. 25 days holiday increasing to 28 days after 2 years continuous service
23. Bank holidays, birthdays and volunteering days off
24. Access to dental cash plan & free virtual GP appointments through Aviva
25. UNUM employee assistance helpline
26. Life assurance cover
27. Access to discounted gym membership and corporate discounts
28. Free, confidential, wellbeing and lifestyle support with Retail Trust
29. Enhanced family leave benefits (neonatal, fertility, maternity, paternity, adaption, menopause)
30. Health days for you to use either for physical or mental wellness
31. Dedicated mental health support from our mental health first aiders
32. Eye care vouchers, season ticket loans and much more!
#WeAreAllSaints
Our aim is to develop truly diverse teams and create an environment where everyone feels respected, valued and able to give of their best whilst contributing to the success of our brand.
We recognise the importance and strength of diversity and commit to providing equal opportunities to everyone in our employment and recruitment processes. We safeguard against any form of discrimination irrespective of gender, gender reassignment, marital status, race, ethnic origin, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, religion, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status or age.
Even if you feel you don’t tick all the boxes, we’d still very much like to hear from you. We want you to know that finding people who have a passion for our brand and are open to learning is incredibly important to us.
If you need any support or adjustments during your application, please get in touch with us and we are happy to help.
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