Logistics Executive
- Recruiter
- Pier Recruitment
- Location
- Hassocks
- Salary
- Competitive
- Posted
- 01 Dec 2018
- Closes
- 14 Dec 2018
- Sectors
- Procurement
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
My client is looking to expand the logistics team as they are getting busier.
The Position:
This role's purpose is to work closely with the Logistics Team Leader to ensure deliveries are carried out safely and effectively within the timescales provided.
This company operate 24 hours a day, therefore they need someone who is flexible to work a shift pattern of 4 days on and 4 off (including bank holidays) 7am - 7pm.
Main Responsibilities:
* Ensuring a high level of service is provided at all times and shipments are sent out correctly according to company procedures
* Monitor and guarantee team shipments to local and global customers
* Promote import and export procedures
* Recognise the urgency of orders and react within a timely manner
* Processing shipments from local to global customers
* Obtain shipment details in order to complete relevant paperwork
* Resolving queries
* Working on the telephone - answering and making calls
* Liaise and coordinate with other departments within the business
* Research and obtain quotes for hazardous and heavyweight shipments
The right candidate will have the following skills and attributes:
* A minimum 1 years' Logistics/Shipping experience preferable gained within an Aviation environment
* Knowledge of export and import procedures
* Pro-active and self-motivated with the drive to succeed in a busy environment
* Strong problem solving skills
* Ability to drive and mentor the Logistics Administrators
* Excellent IT Skills
* Strong organization and time management skills
Due to location you must be able to drive.
If this Logistics Executive role is of interest please call Ellie on or apply today!
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