The role
We are looking for a shipping manager to join our distribution centre based in Kent. In this role you will be responsible for overseeing global imports and exports and will work closely with our nominated global freight forwarders from the moment goods are handed over by the suppliers to final mile delivery.
You will manage the shipping process from beginning to end, ensuring a smooth and efficient operation. A key part of this role will be updating and maintaining our database and trackers, ensuring data is always up to date and accurate, so attention to detail is key. You will be a strong communicator too, as you will be communicating with other head office teams and external suppliers.
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. Supporting suppliers with any handover issues at the ports of loading
2. Ensuring deliveries for each DC are set up, delivered in full and delivered on time in line with business needs
3. Processing insurance claims and recording shortages
4. Approving freight invoices and reviewing our tariff rates
5. Review freight bookings to ensure stock is moving as needed
6. Checking over import and export declarations to ensure customs entries are correct
7. Ensuring systems such as One World and internal shipping spreadsheets are kept up to date and accurate
8. Reporting of any late shipments to all relevant parties such as production, heads of and directors
9. Overseeing the preparation of shipping docs to ensure these are compliant for customs
10. Work closely with the wholesale department to ensure all wholesale & franchise partner shipments are dispatched
11. Overseeing shipping trackers to ensure all shipments are logged and followed up to point of delivery
12. Overseeing any shipping dept ad hoc queries
13. Day to day management of the shipping department team
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR (SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS)
14. You will have excellent organisational and communication skills
15. Solid knowledge of Excel/Google Sheets
16. Good understand of Excel formulas (v lookups/pivot tables)
17. Strong attention to detail is a must
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
18. A generous wardrobe allowance so that you can wear our beautiful clothes to work each day
19. We are a disability committed certified employer
20. Employee discount for you to spend with family and friends
21. 25 days holiday increasing to 28 days after 2 years continuous service
22. Bank holidays, birthdays and volunteering days off
23. Access to dental cash plan & free virtual GP appointments through Aviva
24. UNUM employee assistance helpline
25. Life assurance cover
26. Access to discounted gym membership and corporate discounts
27. Free, confidential, wellbeing and lifestyle support with Retail Trust
28. Enhanced family leave benefits (neonatal, fertility, maternity, paternity, adaption, menopause)
29. Health days for you to use either for physical or mental wellness
30. Dedicated mental health support from our mental health first aiders
31. 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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