Logistics Specialist

Logistics Specialist | Import Merchandiser | High profile fashion brand | Cheshire / Manchester | £35k

Zachary Daniels are excited to be once again partnering with an amazing global business who have exciting growth plans. We are seeking a driven and passionate Logistics Specialist. You will be responsible for managing all orders globally for Accessories from arrival at the port/airport through customs clearance to delivery at the nominated address. Responsible for providing relevant and accurate data, highlighting risks and opportunities, for internal and external stakeholders of the logistics team. You will communicate with, develop, and maintain positive relationships with Logistics Imports, freight forwarders, purchasing, finance, warehouse partners and Market Place Operations teams through report interpretation, phone and email.

The ideal candidate will be a head office based logistics specialist who has ideally worked within the fashion or retail industry. An experienced Import Merchandiser would be a great applicant due to the experience you may have of working directly with factories.

The role as Logistics Specialist:

• Monitor, leverage and improve Performance KPI's to maximize service & drive business decisions.
• Ensure quality, on-time relevant information is in place to ensure transparency and visibility for internal partners.
• Weekly scheduled call with freight forwarder to discuss shipments in transit and customs clearance status.
• Work collaboratively with Market Place Operations and Logistics Imports to ensure that deliveries are prioritised accordingly in relation to customers and clubs.
• Provide weekly updates on status of deliveries to warehouse partners and Market Place Operations sharing relevant packing lists and information.
• Inform finance of weekly invoice value of shipments due to arrive at port/airport to allow a cashflow projection for duty and VAT to be made.
• Update, monitor and maintain internal WMS with key data (PO receipting) once purchase orders are delivered.

The ideal Logistics Specialist candidate will have:

• Import Merchandising experience or direct experience of working with factories
• High level of proficiency with MS Office, including Microsoft Excel spreadsheets
• Strong information seeking skills
• Detail oriented and self-motivated, with strong organizational skills (multi-tasking)
• Understanding of Retail, Digital and FMCG/Fashion Industry preferred
• Understanding of Integrated Business Planning preferred
• Experience with Odoo ERP system preferred

Logistics Specialist package:

• The salary offered is between £28k - £32k
• Benefits package - discount
• 10% bonus
• Private health care

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