Import Coordinator Job in Lymington (FMCG Industry)
Dovetail Recruitment are excited to be working with a product-based company in Lymington who are going from strength to strength. They are now looking for a new Import Coordinator to join their busy office and become an integral part of this creative product-focused business, tracking the supply chain process in regard to product movements.
Duties & Responsibilities of the Import Coordinator:
1. Liaising with suppliers, customers and freight forwarders to resolve any queries or issues.
2. Arranging and booking shipments.
3. Finding the most cost-efficient and time-critical solutions for shipping requirements.
4. Maintaining and updating relevant physical and digital files and inputting accurate data onto the business's operating systems.
5. Liaising and negotiating on price and rates with freight forwarders.
6. Looking for new, innovative and flexible solutions for our shipping requirements.
7. Building new and existing relationships within the shipping and logistics industry to gain ideas and insights to improve ways of working.
8. Booking in deliveries with customers, working to their specific requirements.
9. Ensuring hazardous items are packaged and labelled appropriately for shipping. Working with the product manager to ensure correct requirements are followed by the supplier.
10. Forward planning and forecasting to increase efficiency and save costs.
11. Ensuring documentation is accurate and correct.
Knowledge & Experience of the Import Coordinator:
1. FMCG industry experience is essential and non-negotiable.
2. Experience working with suppliers in the Far East would be highly beneficial.
3. Strong administration skills.
Salary & Benefits for the Import Coordinator:
1. Annual salary of up to £35,000 depending on experience.
2. 22 days holiday + bank holidays.
3. Free parking on-site.
4. Hours of Monday - Friday 9am - 5.30pm.
If you are interested in this Import Coordinator role, please click apply now, or call and ask to speak to Laura for more information. Laura can give you much more information on the company and the role. #J-18808-Ljbffr