Shipping & Logistics Manager

Our client, a very successful recycling company, are looking to recruit a Shipping and Logistics Manager to their team. They operate in several countries around the world, employing several hundred people. This is a pivotal role in the business, coordinating a number of critical activities and driving workflow across several departments within the organisation. To communicate with customers and suppliers and manage the inbound and outbound bookings to and from their warehouses. To communicate with the warehouse regarding all aspects of the incoming and outgoing workflow. To ensure materials are adequately receipted and both received and released for packing in line with shipping schedules. To ensure successful planning and completion of shipments through communication with client and operations department. This includes managing shipping documentation such as Bills of Lading. To take responsibility for customer charging/internal charging and job costing. To report to the Management team on customer KPI's, service level agreements and financial targets. To work with the Transport Department, 3rd Party Carriers and delivery points to manage incoming and outgoing deliveries. To offer excellent customer service to the client. Functional experience within the logistics sector, especially export documentation. Excellent communication skills, including negotiation skills and ability to manage non-standard requirements and situations. Client focused. Strong administration skills and highly organised. Ability to follow processes and develop new processes where appropriate. Assertive and able to make decisions. Able to show initiative and solve problems. Good analytical skills and excel proficiency. TPBN1_UKTJ