Shipping Administrator

Focused Recruitment are currently seeking an experienced Shipping Administrator to join out clients manufacturing site based within the Blackwood area. Function of the role: Reporting to the Shipping Office Supervisor and Logistics Operations Manager, this position provides for the fulfilment of all sales orders and for the coordination of the day to day site shipping operations associated with on site warehouse. Responsibilities of the role: * Plant customer service (delivery) performance through the timely execution and fulfilment of sales orders in accordance with sales and customer delivery requirements. * Focal point for day to day liaison with Sales/Customer Support and associated business contacts. * Maintain good functional working relationships with site operations personnel, Foster an atmosphere of cooperation across multiple interfaces both on and off-site with internal and external third party logistics service suppliers (hauliers). * Support reviewing, monitoring and report performance of third party Logistics service providers and associated operations (safety, cost and quality of service) * Maintain and support reporting systems and processes for site logistics operations and supply chain performance aspects (safety, cost and operational KPI's) * Responsible for ensuring that all export and import shipping related transactions are conducted in accordance with compliance rules and customer/plant and Sales requirements. * Follow parameters set by transport procurement in Transporeon and liaise with transport procurement when the primary supplier of a transport lane can't deliver. * Receipt POs placed by the delegated buyer for third party/inter company purchases. * Maintain a booking in sheet for all inbound traffic and list any non compliant parties. Key Skills: * Minimum 2 years' experience in a customer service operational environment , preferably within manufacturing or a warehousing/logistics environment. * Vocational qualification in an appropriate field of expertise preferred. * Computer literate with good numeracy skills , SAP / Microsoft office applications * Clear understanding and appreciation of HSE risks in logistics operations and commitment / drive to attain the highest HSE standards