Container Logistics Business Partner

Job Description

Consortium Professional Recruitment are proud to be working exclusively with a long established and highly successful business, within a commutable distance from Hull. Due to continued growth, they are now looking to recruit an experienced Container LogisticsBusiness Partner.About the Role:This role will involve working closely with the Container Logistics Manager, external customers, suppliers, container shipping lines/Forwarders and internal teams as the company strive to become the number one logistics partner within their industry.As the Container Logistics Business Partner, your role would include:* Sole logistical control and responsibility for the operational logistics of all aspects of the container trade* Handle the logistics for some of the key source areas in other areas of trade alongside the existing Operations team* Project work alongside Container Logistics Manager when required.* Provide an innovative and personal service to their business partners on all container logistics matters.* Building and maintaining excellent relationships with new and existing freight providers, ensuring that the business are achieving preferential container freights and allocations.* Produce accurate / timely forecasting information* Ensure timely container loadings in line with agreed terms of Sale* Maintain regular communications with all stakeholders and ensure accurate regular planning information is provided* Work alongside inspection agencies when required to meet requirements of destination markets.* Managing the risk profile of the container trade from collection to return of empties.* Using SAP Business system alongside the container logistics platforms* About you:The successful Container Logistics Business Partner will have the following attributes:* multiple years of experience of Container Logistics or other related international shipping management* Excellent communication skills* ability to juggle multiple work loads with acute planning skill and working to deadlines* Teamwork, tact, and good interpersonal skills* Sensitivity to culture and religion* Good geographical knowledge* Flexibility and the ability to adapt to changing circumstances* Problem-solving ability, particularly when working under pressure.* Accuracy and attention to detail* Experience of SAP is preferred but not essential* Good knowledge of Shipping documentation (Bills of Lading, Certs of Origin/Health, VGM etc)The company are offering an attractive salary up to £40,000 + bonus incentive scheme, stakeholder pension, private healthcare and other benefits included.Consortium Professional Recruitment Ltd are a professional level recruitment consultancy specialising in the delivery of high relevance recruitment services on behalf of our clients across the UK. We regularly receive large responses to our advertising whichcan make providing individual feedback to every applicant challenging. If you havent received a reply from us within 14 day of your application, we regret to say your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. We have a policy of retaining your detailsfor future vacancies unless you request otherwise.