Senior Shipping Coordinator

at  Treatt

Job title: Senior Shipping Coordinator
Reporting to: Shipping Team Leader
Location: Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk (Hybrid working opportunities available)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

The responsibilities of this role include but are not limited to:

• All aspects of Imports for Treatt UK
• Dealing with all Customs matters including Warehousing & IPR Suspension
• Tracking the ETA of imports, and relaying data to the Purchasing Department
• Arranging export shipments, covering all modes of transport
• Preparing associated export documentation, including Health Certificates and Certificates of Origin and Export Licenses
• Support the effective flow of information between all departments including Goods-in, Sales, Labs, Planning and Shipping
• Collate information for the implementation of new structures and systems to support the business
• Ensure JDE information is up to date and submit new information where necessary
• Review changes within the freight industry to identify changes in legislation
• Review agents service and costs to ensure they are performing to the required standard
• Providing support to other areas of Logistics as and when required

If you have a genuine passion for what you do and want to work in an environment that celebrates progress, teamwork and dedication, you’re what we’re after.

• 5 GCSEs or equivalent to Grade C (4) or above (including English and Maths)
• A minimum of two years’ working in an office-based environment
• Dangerous Goods by Air, Sea or Road qualifications desirable
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to take initiative, be proactive, manage changing priorities and work independently
• Great interpersonal and relationship skills
• An ownership mentality with the aptitude to work independently as required
• You will have excellent communication skills, spoken and written
• Import and Export experience is beneficial but not essential
• Build good working relationships with work colleagues and our customers
• Excellent attention to detail, friendly and helpful nature
• Proven ability to prioritise workloads and meet tight deadlines
• Proven ability to work on own initiative
• Strong PC Literacy including Word & Excel
• Curiosity, drive and determination to make continuous improvement