Prodrive Recruitment Consultants Ltd are recruiting for a proactive and forward-thinking Export and Logistics Sales Co-ordinator to join our well-established clients based in Malvern within the FMCG sector. This role primarily involves order processing and co-ordination, managing logistics and freight and supporting quality functions across two sites in the business (food sector). Previous experience within export/logistics and sales administration is essential a minimum of 2 years+.
Main Responsibilities:
* Progress sales orders to despatch for shipment of goods overseas
* Obtain quotations for haulage and dealing with sea, air and road freight shipments
* Liaise with carriers to arrange collection and transportation
* Organise and co-ordinate timely deliveries to meet customer requirements
* Request supporting documentation (organic accreditation, Health, Certificates of Origin, Phytosanitary certificates and organic accreditation).
* Complete all paperwork to ensure compliance with overseas despatch and identify and resolve transport or documentation issues promptly and efficiently
* Receive documentation from freight forwarders and customers for proof of export etc.
* Arrange pre-shipment samples and samples to be despatched with all orders
* Label generation and printing for supply to factory
* Carry out quality checks for both product and vehicle at point of despatch
* Attend Food Safety and Quality meetings
* Provide holiday cover within the department
* Adhoc duties as required
The Person:
* Good level of literacy and numeracy
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills
* Pays attention to detail and good problem-solving abilities
* Strong computer skills including Microsoft office and proficiency with ERP and bespoke systems for labelling and packaging
* Environmental awareness
* Ability to prioritise workloads and to meet deadlines
* Flexible team player
Desirable:
* HACCP knowledge
* Food Safety & Hygiene qualification
* BRC or ISO quality awareness
Salary: £28-33k Neg. dep. on experience
Company benefits:
20 days + bank holidays, rising to max 25 days + bank holidays after 5 years, Pension with 7.5% employer contribution (after 3 months), Death in service insurance (after 3 months), Free parking.
Office based: full time – Monday to Friday.
If you are a proactive and forward-thinking individual with the skills and experience we are looking for, we would invite you to apply today!
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