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Shipping Administrator, Leeds, £18,000 - £20,000 per annum
Free Parking + excellent benefits.
Working Hours Monday - Friday 08.00 - 17.00.

My client are an importer / supplier based in Armley, Leeds looking to recruit a Shipping Administrator to join their already busy and established team. You will be responsible for overseeing the import of materials in line with customer demand. Working in a busy fast paced environment your role will be varied and will allow you the opportunity to build and develop the skills you already have.

Training regarding overseas import will be provided however administration experience gained from shipping or supply chain industry is essential for this role as is the ability to work with various IT systems including MS Excel.

Duties will include: -
*Liaising with overseas agents, shipping lines & transport companies to arrange the transportation of goods, including contacting relevant organisations and/or local authorities for the issuance of customs documents and/or transport documentation as required.
*Planning shipments based on product availability and customer requests.
*Tracking orders to ensure timely deliveries.
*Preparing shipping documents (like invoices, purchase orders )
*General Administration
*Answering the telephone and general office duties
*Providing holiday cover for the purchasing and production department when required

Skills & Experience Required:
*Confident telephone manner
*A 'can-do' attitude and problem solving ability
*Ability to work as part of a team or individually
*Excellent written English and attention to detail
*Capable of working to procedures and processes
*Excellent attention to detail
*Flexible approach to work and highly organised

To be considered for this role you must have a proven background within a shipping or import administration based role. Any knowledge of import would be advantageous however is not essential.

Contact me to apply now.

CLD Recruitment (Leeds) Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. CLD Recruitment (Leeds) Ltd is an Equal Opportunities employer; we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

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