Shipping & Customs Assistant

Job Location	Blythe Bridge
Education	Not Mentioned
Salary	Salary negotiable
Industry	Not Mentioned
Functional Area	Not Mentioned
Job Type	Permanent , full-time

Job Description

This exciting role is in support of all companies within Hadleigh Timber Group, a market leading collective of timber distribution businesses comprising of Meyer Timber, Panelco, and Timbmet Brands.We have an exciting opportunity for a dynamic individual to join our Group Shipping and Customs Department.Salary: Competitive salary dependent upon experienceHours of Work: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours a week, no weekends or eveningsShipping & Customs Assistant Duties:You will work within the busy International Supply Chain Department providing assistance for moving goods from around the world into our businesses. On a day-to-day basis you will:

Support our end-to-end import and export process from creation of PO, expedite and arrange shipments by road, air and sea, customs clearance, container devanning and deliveries to final destination.
Identify issues for both escalation and resolution, both externally and internally.
Liaise externally with international suppliers, shippers, HMRC, freight forwarders, ports and hauliers.
Liaise internally with all departments involved in our global supply chain.
Accurately monitor and administrate all shipments including confirming and checking purchasing, shipping and supplier documentation, providing clearance instructions and checking entries after completion.
Update our ERP system(s) and wider business with accurate information.

Experience within global supply chain administration is advantageous, as would an understanding of customs legislation, commodity codes and logistics from international and EU markets.Shipping & Customs Assistant Requirements:

Excellent administrative, communication, organisational, numerical and problem-solving skills.
Commercial acumen and operational awareness.
Competent IT skills including Microsoft Office, Excel and ERP systems.
Ability to multitask with high attention to detail and accuracy.
Customer focus with the ability to build effective relationships.
Highly motivated with a positive can do attitude.
Confident and adaptable with the ability to take responsibility and undertake challenges.

Shipping & Customs Assistant Benefits:

Generous holiday allowance including bank holidays and extended Christmas closure.
Contributory pension scheme from day 1.
Life assurance scheme.
Free onsite parking.
Online payslips.
Access to Perkbox Benefits Platform: hundreds of perks to save money on everyday purchases, including food, drink, cinema tickets, clothing, homeware and much more.
Employee Assistance Programme: free 24 Hours confidential helpline.

About the Company:Meyer is synonymous with choice and service, offering a superior range of innovative wood-based panels to the trade construction market across the UK. Driven by a passion to provide progressive material solutions and customer service excellence we continueto push the boundaries that will ensure we dont just meet our customers expectations but exceed them too.If you think you are suitable for this Shipping & Customs Assistant role, please apply now!

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