This is an opportunity to take responsibility for the global movement of products for an established and growing family-run business, coordinating shipments across the UK, Europe and the United States.
You'll manage the process from factory or supplier collection through to final delivery, working with freight forwarders, carriers, customs agents and internal teams to make sure goods arrive on time, cost-effectively and with the correct documentation in place.
The role will initially be based in Kingsbridge before relocating to Plymouth, so applicants must be comfortable working from both locations, with subsidised travel in the transition period dependent on location.
What you'll be doing
Take ownership of the end-to-end international logistics process, from collection through to final delivery
Coordinate worldwide shipments via sea, air, road and courier
Obtain and compare freight costs and select the appropriate shipping method based on cost, lead time and requirements
Liaise with production and project teams to ensure goods are ready for collection and shipping within agreed timescales
Prepare packing lists and commercial invoices and apply for Certificates of Origin
Track shipments closely and provide accurate updates on expected arrival dates
Identify and resolve potential delays, shipping issues and documentation problems
Manage relationships with freight forwarders, carriers, customs agents and other logistics partners
Ensure shipping documentation is accurate and logistics activity complies with relevant customs, import and export requirements
Review logistics processes and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, visibility and reliability
Support the development of logistics procedures and systems as international operations grow What we're looking for
To be considered for this role, you'll need:
A minimum of 3 years' proven international logistics experience
Experience with sea freight, containerised shipments, air freight and road freight
Experience working with freight forwarders
Knowledge of international customs procedures, commodity codes, Incoterms, VAT and import duties
Confidence obtaining, comparing and negotiating freight costs and service options
Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple shipments and deadlines simultaneously
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
Strong communication and relationship-management skills
Experience using logistics, ERP, purchasing or stock-management systems
Good Microsoft Office skills
Flexibility to communicate with international suppliers and logistics providers across different time zones when required Salary & Benefits
£35,000 salary
28 days' annual leave including bank holidays
Day off for your birthday
Pension scheme
Healthcare
Annual flu jab
Company mobile phone and IT equipment
Uniform provided This is a great opportunity for someone with solid international shipping experience who wants to take real ownership of a logistics function and play a part in developing processes as the business continues to grow.
If you have hands-on international logistics experience and are confident managing shipments from booking through to successful delivery, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today with your CV for further information.
Pivotal Recruit, a brand of Pivotal Partnerships Ltd, is acting as an Employment Agency and advertising for this vacancy on behalf of their client
Salary description
£35000.00 - £35000.00 per year