Are you an organised, data-savvy professional with expertise in international shipping? Join Poundland as a Imports Data Coordinator and play a vital role in ensuring smooth import and export operations. Based in Walsall with hybrid working options, you’ll be the essential link between logistics, stakeholders, and third-party partners, delivering critical insights and driving efficiencies in our supply chain.
We uphold three core behaviours that guide all our actions:
1. Love Our Customers: We strive to delight our customers, listening and responding to their needs because they are our priority.
2. Care for Our Colleagues: We support each other to foster a workplace where everyone can thrive.
3. Protect Our Pounds/Euros: We are committed to cost-efficiency and value, ensuring every penny counts.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
As Imports Data Coordinator, you will:
* Oversee the end-to-end import process, ensuring shipments arrive on time and managing risks proactively.
* Act as the gatekeeper for imports and exports data, consolidating requirements from stakeholders.
* Analyse data to provide actionable insights, identifying risks and opportunities in the inbound supply chain.
* Translate ordering forecasts into shipping forecasts to assist in volume planning.
* Track and report on financial metrics, including freight expenditure, brokerage costs, and discrepancies in ELC vs ALC costings.
* Maintain and update key business reports, including the Buyers Book and shipping cost forecasts.
* Partner with third parties and stakeholders, ensuring seamless communication and efficient supply chain operations.
* Lead or support key projects, driving efficiencies and cost-saving initiatives.
To succeed in this role, you’ll need:
* Strong experience in international shipping, including knowledge of import/export processes.
* Advanced data analysis skills, with the ability to summarise findings and present clear insights to stakeholders.
* Exceptional organisational skills and attention to detail.
* Confidence in managing and maintaining financial records, identifying discrepancies, and suggesting timely solutions.
* Excellent communication skills, capable of liaising effectively with third parties and cross-functional teams.
* A proactive approach to identifying risks and opportunities and a drive to improve efficiencies and reduce waste.
Join a business that’s as ambitious as you are. Apply now to start your journey with Poundland!
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