Terminal Administration Assistant

Company Description:

Samskip is a global logistics company, offering transport and related services by land, sea, rail and air. We particularly focus on cost-efficient, sustainable, and environmentally friendly transport. With an annual turnover of more than 900 million euros, Samskip is one of the largest transport companies in Europe, with 31 offices in countries across Europe, North and South America, Asia and Australia, employing around 1500 employees in total.

Job Summary:

As one of the largest transport companies in Europe, we arrange thousands of transports for our international customers every week. Fast and careful handling of cargo at all terminals is essential in this regard. Within the Terminal department, we closely safeguard Samskip's position with the various terminal service providers, constantly monitoring cost development. Within our team we are now looking for an enterprising colleague who likes to combine administrative work with daily contacts with suppliers and colleagues from other departments. Do you have a professional, service-oriented attitude and do you want to keep learning every day? Then read on! 

Cost administration and international contacts: 

As a Terminal Administration Employee, it is important that you work in a structured way, because you can be busy with several things at the same time. Your main task is to process and control all terminal related costs. You do this in close cooperation with the terminals throughout Europe, our shipping department and the Accounts Payable department to ensure correct and timely payment. In the many internal and external contacts you can show that your communication skills are good. And if you think that work can be done better or more efficiently, we are always open to your ideas.

Responsibilities:

• Scrutinizing Terminal Service Agreements offered against Samskip's requirements; 
• Preparing and sending rate confirmations(RCN’s) to Terminal Operators; 
• Check and process invoices received, request credit notes if needed; 
• Confirming and settling discounts if these are included in the Terminal Service Agreements; 
• Supporting the Manager Ports and Terminals. 

Requirements:

You keep your cool when priorities compete for precedence .

In your role you deal with many different terminals in Europe. With your service-oriented and flexible attitude, that is no problem. You know how to prioritize and you are also able to tackle multiple tasks at the same time. You are determined and dare to challenge suppliers critically, but always friendly, if the situation requires it. Further job requirements are: 

• being able to work with Microsoft Office, including Excel; 
• excellent communication skills in English language.