Vendor Booking and Freight Associate
Castore
- Manchester
- Permanent
- Full-time
·Monitor, compare and report on freight forwarder performance within agreed SLA’s
·Monitor, compare and report on freight forwarder costs and rates
·Manage vendor bookings
·Review and check commercial documentation
·Work closely with Supply Chain team, giving visibility of inbound deliveries to the 3PL
·Distribute a weekly shipment status report highlighting areas of risk
·Weekly product data maintenance, ensuring all product information for the open orderbook is accurate across all systems
·Constantly driving for improvements and efficiencies through the teamSkills & QualitiesEssential Knowledge and Experience:·Experience of working in a similar role·Knowledge of commercial documentation and shipping terms·Experience of warehouse management and freight forwarder TMS·Ability to work cross-functionally, liaising with peer groups across the business to drive efficiencies and results·Ability to work within strict deadlines and able to be adaptive to changes·Comfortable in a fast-paced and ever-changing business environment·Excellent planning and organisation skills·Flexible approach and willingness to further learn & adapt in a fast pace growing business·Computer literacy (Microsoft suite) Excel, Word, OutlookPersonal Qualities:·Excellent attention to detail & a natural problem solver·Excellent interpersonal skills·Organisation, planning, able to juggle multiple projects at once·Confidence in own ability to challenge current ways of working, whilst delivering recommendations for improved process·Be a team player·Be results driven·Excellent communicator written and verbally·Share our ambitious outlook·Have a Better Never Stops AttitudeWhat We Offer
- Competitive salary
- Discretionary bonus scheme
- 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
- Modern city centre offices in Manchester
- An opportunity to work with global sporting partners
- Office breakout space with pool tables, dart board and TV’s
- A chance to build a career with a fast paced, high growth brand
- Employee assistance programme
- Generous staff discount