Shipping Coordinator **
Immediate start & interviews
Salary £32k-£36k
Office based
Free parking
Based in outskirts of Guildford, Surrey
A leading Export business based in the outskirts of Guildford is seeking an experienced Shipping Coordinator to join and small and friendly team.
Key responsibilities will include:
To receive, unpack and check goods in warehouse
Pack or repack goods into export cartons
Arrange to despatch goods to port with correct paperwork attached, ensure the goods are marked correctly with shipping marks
Check all purchase orders to factories and order acknowledgments from factories against paperwork
Liaise with factories and customers to ensure the smooth completion of export order
Check invoices from suppliers and file in file folder
Enter order acknowledgement
Check proforma invoice for advance payment to suppliers and pass them on to accounts department for payment
Call forward goods from factories or arrange for freight forwarder to collect
To prepare export shipping invoice and packing list and obtain all other shipping documents - certificate of origin or bill of lading or airway bill, insurance policy
To be able to bank shipping documents
To be able to liaise with insurance companies if a claim needs to be made
To liaise with overseas agents / customers / supplier by phone/email to ensure the smooth running of customers order
To prepare the correct documents against a letter of credit
To organise and prepare all letters and parcels for posting with the post office and organise despatch of couriers
To hold meetings with various suppliers / customers in the office if required to do so and possibly visit various companies in the UK during the working day if required to do soPrevious experience:
At least 2 years' experience in a similar Shipping/ Logistics position.
Have excellent attention to detail, written and communication skills.
Please be aware this advert will remain open until the vacancy has been filled. Interviews will take place throughout this period, therefore we encourage you to apply early to avoid disappointment.
Tate is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
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