Shipping Administrator

Would you like to work for a well-established supplier and wholesaler based in West London?

We are looking for a Shipping Administrator to be the first point of contact for the shipping administration process for the company. This is an extremely varied and interesting role which will suit someone with previous shipping/logistic experience and advanced Excel skills!

Duties of the Shipping Administrator

• Liaise with shipping agents & transport companies on air & sea shipments for quotations & expected date for arrival @ the warehouse.
• Follow up with other branches on shipping reports & shipments dispatched.
• Coordinate with internal logistics & warehouse departments for shipment ETA's.
• Raise claims with shipping companies as & when required.
• Present shipping quotations, reports, claims to higher management.
• Collate shipping reports & carry out required stock receipts to the company in-house database.
• Ad hoc admin tasks as required.
• Data entry with efficiency and accuracy,
• Assist & work along with other departments of the company as & when required.

Requirements:

• Previous experience in a busy admin role / as a shipping coordinator / logistics admin will be an advantage.
• Ability to deal with multiple issues and prioritise your workload accordingly
• Knowledge of Excel.
• Excellent organisation & communication skills
• You will be self-motivated and able to work well under pressure
• Work well unsupervised using your own initiative
• Excellent timekeeping, attendance, appearance and attitude