Manpower are currently seeking an interim Export/Logistics Administrator, to work with our global FMCG client The Magnum Ice Cream Company, renowned for brands such as Magnum, Ben & Jerry's, Cornetto and Wall's, and become an integral part of their fast-paced FMCG environment.
The position is based at Barnwood, Gloucester. This is a full-time temporary role for 12 Months, requiring 37.50 hours per week, Monday to Friday 10am – 6pm. This role is to start ASAP, (Happy to accept applications from candidates with no more than 2 weeks’ notice period) Compensation for this role is competitive, paying between £28,000 - £30,000 per annum, pro rata, depending upon experience.
*During peak months (June/July/Aug/Sept), working hours will be Mon-Thurs plus one day over the weekend.
Main Job Purpose:
TMICC manufactures ice cream brands such as Magnum, Cornetto, Viennetta and Carte D’or. Our Gloucester Warehouse exports these products to many countries within the EU and Rest of the World.
The role covers various operational and logistical requirements for exporting products from the UK into the EU, with a focus on ROI and NI. This includes registration, export customs clearances, export health documentation, supporting border control post queries (predominantly DAFM) and owning the E2E export operations.
The role will be working withing the logistics division of Customer Operations with a primary focus on shipments of Ice Cream to our Irish customers.
Key Accountabilities:
- Obtaining health certificate documentation from the local authority
- Co-ordination of DEFRA vet inspections and documentation
- Collation and dispatching of all required documentation for each load ensuring
- Support Irish Business through managing the Ireland export process
- Liaising with our Irish Haulier on the planning of shipments and vet resourcing
- Liaise with third party warehouse to ensure smooth operation of exports into EU.
- Liaise with local quality team for any specific quality documents related to loads (depending on customer requirements)
Experience Required:
- Experience in administration role, preferably working in a Supply Chain/Logistics/Quality environment.
- Strong IT skills – Ability to learn in-house systems and proficient in the use of MS Office applications. Experience with SAP ECC advantageous.
- Proven ability to communicate, both written and verbal, across different levels in different areas of a large organisation.
- Demonstrate ability to learn quickly with agile mindset.
- MRP experience is beneficial but not essential
Gloucester working environment:
- Ice cream manufacturing environment
- There is an onsite restaurant available, serving breakfast and lunch
- Uniform for manufacturing workers
- Staff shop selling discounted products
- Onsite parking
- Close proximity to M5 motorway and a 20 minute drive from Cheltenham.