Shipping Clerk

• Annual Salary: Competitive
• Location: Bury St Edmunds
• Job Type: Full-time office based
• Temporary assignment

Join our client's team as a Shipping Coordinator, where you will oversee the distribution of products. This vital role ensures the smooth and efficient handling of both domestic and international shipments, adhering to all company and regulatory guidelines.

• Prepare and organise shipping documents to ensure quick customs clearance.
• Secure necessary international shipping documents from the Chamber of Commerce as needed.
• Schedule collections and prepare shipping labels following carrier specifications for global and local deliveries.
• Apply accurate freight charges in the IFS system and manage billing documentation for customer invoicing.
• Scan and file shipping documents to facilitate prompt invoicing processes.
• Determine the most efficient shipping methods and provide cost estimates to the Customer Service Team.
• Coordinate with customer-designated forwarders and carriers to guarantee timely pick-up of shipments.
• Supply all required information to third-party carriers to ensure uninterrupted delivery to customers.
• Handle consolidated shipments through customer portals and perform daily reporting tasks.
• Issue precise clearance instructions to freight handlers for imports into the UK and Germany.
• Regularly update product commodity codes and address any customer service issues related to shipping.
• Contribute to the training and development of new and existing team members.

• Familiarity with computerised dispatch systems is preferred.
• Strong communication skills, capable of effective written, oral, and interpersonal exchanges.
• Proficient in managing multiple tasks, frequent interruptions, and dynamic priorities in a fast-paced setting.
• Exhibits a positive, adaptable attitude and works well within a team.
• Confident in interactions with internal and external stakeholders.
• Understanding of international shipping regulations and compliance.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Knowledge of the products being shipped is beneficial.
• Capable of training peers and identifying training opportunities.

• Weekly pay
• Finish early on a Friday with a 12.30 finish

To apply for this Shipping Coordinator role, please forward your CV and a cover letter explaining your suitability and interest in the position.