About The Role
Role Overview
As a result of proAV’s continued global success, we are looking for a logistics Specialist to join our in-house transportation operations team to support our domestic and international projects. Your primary role will be ensuring products and consumables are transported locally and globally in strict compliance with all relevant import and export laws and regulations, in the most cost effective and efficient way.
Key Responsibilities
1. Manage and liaise with courier and logistic companies
2. Schedule deliveries on behalf of Project Managers for UK and international projects
3. Ensuring the option/route confirmed is cost efficient and in line with commercial requirements
4. Prepare supporting documentation in association with deliveries to include sales invoices and shipping invoices
5. Tracking shipments and updating relevant teams on progress
6. Calculating Duty / VAT cost for each consignment
7. Processing Import/Export declarations
8. Dealing with general enquiries from importers / exporters concerning all areas, relating to Customs Procedures, Tariff Classifications, Duty Rates and any other documentation requirements
9. Raise orders and authorise orders up to limits of published authority
10. Log and monitor courier purchase logs for logistics
11. Manage any insurance claims in line with delivery shortfall and damage to products
12. Resolve delivery and collection discrepancies with both suppliers and internal teams
13. Administration of in house documentation and process
14. Liaison & coordination with internal & external stakeholders including project managers, stock returns team and finance department, etc.
15. Keeping up to date with changes in regulations, laws and customs procedures
Desirable skills
16. Excellent organisational skills
17. The ability to deliver under pressure with minimum supervision
18. To communicate effectively with people at all levels
19. Proficient with Microsoft office, especially excel
20. A positive and enthusiastic approach to delivering the role
21. Experience within a similar role with exposure to international duties, customs, taxes, etc.
22. Able to work well within a team
23. Self-Management / Communication / Planning/Organising
24. Familiar with Microsoft CRM and/or SAP
25. Ability to manage multiple tasks & progress priorities.
26. Excellent communications skills via email & telephone.