A well established organisation are looking for a permanent Shipping Controller to join their team in Epping. This positions requires full on site presence and is offering a salary of up to £45,000.
Role responsibilities of the Shipping Controller include:
1. Documentation & Compliance: Prepare, verify, and manage shipping documentation, including commercial invoices, packing lists, air waybills, and certificates of origin for import/export compliance.
2. Coordination: Book collections with freight forwarders, carriers, and courier partners while acting as a main point of contact for shipping inquiries.
3. Order Processing: Process orders, generate shipping labels, and update internal databases to reflect real-time status.
4. Customer Service: Address shipping delays, damages, or discrepancies with customers, Sales, or Customer Relationship teams.
5. Operational Support: Perform administrative tasks like invoice checking, inventory tracking, and updating master reporting sheets.
Person Specification of the Shipping Controller:
6. Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel) and experience with ERP systems or warehouse management systems.
7. Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills for liaising with suppliers, carriers, and internal teams.
8. Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy in verifying, documenting, and tracking goods.
9. Industry Knowledge: Understanding of Incoterms, international shipping regulations, and dangerous goods handling.
10. Organisation: Ability to prioritise tasks, manage time effectively, and handle multiple shipments simultaneously.
Salary
Up to £45,000
This position requires full on site presence.
This role will be well suited to you if you have held a role within supply chain as a shipping coordinator, logistics coordinator, freight coordinator, shipping supervisor, supply chain coordinator, logistics administrator, import/export coordinator or shipping clerk