Export Shipping Assistant Job in Luton LU31BS, Home Counties UK

Export Shipping Assistant
£16,000 - £20,000 + benefits
Luton

Working for a manufacturing company based in Luton you will be responsible for the preparation of all records for export shipping on a domestic and global level which will also include goods / pallets returned and any claims for goods damaged in transit.

Main responsibilities
• Organise consolidated shipments between UK and Global sites
• Ensure current packaging regulation are adhered to
• Ensure current Customs Documentary requirements are adhered to
• Ensure where possible that goods are despatched on time
• Generate accurate export documents using SAP/Adobe
• Booking shipments with freight forwarders by air, sea (FCL/LCL) and trailer
• Raising Insurance Certificates EUR1, ATR1 forms
• Giving accurate instructions to freight forwarders in relation to delivery terms, bills of lading, C of O's, legislation etc.
• Ensure correct documents are sent to customer before arrival of goods and provide shipping information to customers and internal colleagues as requested
• Respond promptly to customer queries regarding shipping matters
• Checking of freight invoices
• Obtaining POD's as required
• Collation and preparation of daily incoming/outgoing post
• Acting as point of contact for site visitors/drivers/couriers

Minimum background
• 2 years import / export shipping experience gained within a manufacturing environment
• Strong I.T skills including: Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Adobe and SAP
• The ability to work on your own or within a team

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