Shipping Clerk
Castore
- Manchester
- Permanent
- Full-time
·Monitor and report on vendor booking performance
·Manage the outbound transportation network including quote approval and shipment visibility
·Invoice approval and reconciliation
·Develop new & maintain existing relationships with external Freight Forwarders & internal stakeholders across all departments
·Monitor, compare and report on freight forwarder costs and rates
·Review and check commercial documentation
·Own the inbound and outbound compliance checks
·Implementing cost and performance saving processes inline with company demands
·Validate export documentation for all inbound and outbound shipments including commercial invoices, packing lists, transport documents, preference certificates
·Maintain accurate records of shipments in compliance with HMRC standards
·Collaborate with customs/tax teams to ensure all compliance requirements are met
·Understand and inform the business on customs changes including incoterms, commodity codes and rules of origin /preferenceSkills & QualitiesEssential Knowledge and Experience:·Experience of working in a similar role·Knowledge of commercial documentation and shipping terms·Proven experience in shipping preferably with a Freight Forwarder or International Trading Company·Excellent working knowledge of relevant topics such as Incoterms and Preferential Origin.·Ability and confidence to liaise with internal and external partners and government agencies·Knowledge of International shipping regulations and customs procedures·Capability to react to a constantly changing workload and prioritise work where required·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·Computer literacy (Microsoft suite) Excel, Word, OutlookPersonal Qualities:·Excellent attention to detail & a natural problem solver·Eye for detail Excellent planning and organisation skills·Comfortable in a fast-paced and ever-changing business environment·Flexible approach and willingness to further learn & adapt in a fast pace growing business·Exceptional communication and organisational 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·Natural leader·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