My client is an international metals business with a worldwide reputation for quality and due to continued growth they are looking to recruit a Shipping Coordinator on a full time/permanent basis into their facility in Sutton Coldfield.
Working a 40hr week - 8.30am to 5pm Monday to Friday, you will become part of a close knit team helping my client deliver the absolute best service to their impressive list of clients all around the world.
Main duties
Run the range to allocate the work to production facility
IP works orders as they come into the department ensuring stock is downdated accurately and scrap is allocated correctly
Create BOLs (Bill of Landing) for all works orders accurately and efficiently
Obtain costs and quotes for each delivery
Negotiate rates with hauliers and freight forwarders
Ensure all paperwork is processed in line with promise dates
Create shipping headers and produce all relevant export/UK shipping documentation
Communicate with outside haulage and shipping companies to ensure a smooth handover of the goods takes place with all necessary documentation provided
Communicate with the dispatch team to ensure the correct material is pulled and loaded
Ensure freight costs are correct and added to the system to ensure goods can be invoiced correctly by finance Scan all documentation to the system in line with company and customer processes
Communicate with sales to ensure correct shipping terms are aligned to the orders and the goods incur no delays due to in-house errors
Identify any issues and resolve them before for the goods leave site to ensure we can maintain customer satisfaction
Ensure all filing is organised and relevant information stored correctly to maintain legal compliance
Manages and maintains the relevant OBS statuses to ensure work does not exceed 5 days
Adheres to all company policies and procedures
Will become a trained signatory to ensure quality compliance when signing off shipping documents Ensures 5s standards are maintained at all times
The successful candidate will join a high performing team that offers ongoing training and support plus excellent career progression opportunities