Location: Berkshire

Type: Permanent

Industry: Childrenswear

Job Ref: TGS1446

The Company:
Our client is an established supplier of apparel to the high street retailers and due to expansion are looking for a Shipping Co-Ordinator with 3PL knowledge to join the team.

The Role:

• Have an excellent understanding of logistics on an international scale
• Working with and liaise with 3PL partner
• Bookings on systems in order to arrange deliveries as required to delivery schedule
• Raising and submission of packing lists and invoices to customers
• Liaise with the UK and Far East on a daily and weekly basis ensuring product deliveries are on time
• Review freight costs, transportation rates etc
• Be initial contact for customers, suppliers and factories regarding any shipping and logistic enquiries
• Ensuring up to date shipping and delivery logs are complete and accurate
• Verify supply invoices are valid and charged correctly
• Process all packing lists and purchase orders received and check against the company’s customer delivery schedule.
• Ensure supplier delivery schedule is kept up to date with all amendments and information as and when they are amended and processed.

Skills Required:

• Minimum 3 years experience within similar role
• 3PL knowledge
• Strong, clear communication skills both written, in conversation and by telephone.
• Have an ability to work to deadlines
• The ability to work in a small team and help wherever required.
• Good use and knowledge of excel
• Have an overall awareness of the development and supply to retail process.