Import Logistics Specialist

Who are we looking for?

- We are looking for a Logistics Specialist to support our client in it's steep growth.
- You will report to the Logistics Imports - Supervisor and will be a member of the Operations/Supply Chain team.
- You will have frequent contact with allocated freight forwarder(s), designated supply base and internally specifically, Procurement, Inbound and Market Place Operations Teams.
- Works independently and comfortable with ambiguity.
- Strong time management skills and critical thinking.
- Goal and action oriented.

Description
- As a logistics Specialist, you will be known as a subject matter expert by monitoring and managing all orders globally from your allocated vendor supply base.
- Responsible for providing relevant and accurate data, highlighting risks and opportunities, for internal and external stakeholders of the logistics team.
- You will communicate with, develop, and maintain positive relationships with factory vendors, freight forwarders, purchasing, Logistics Inbound and Market Place Operations teams through report interpretation, phone and email.

Key Accountabilities include but are not limited to :
- Monitor, leverage and improve Performance KPI's to maximize service & drive business decisions.
- Ensure quality, on-time relevant information is in place to ensure transparency and visibility for internal partners.
- Ensure the most effective & cost-efficient freight mode is chosen to deliver to the customer on time.
- Weekly scheduled call with freight forwarder to discuss shipments upcoming and in transit.
- Work collaboratively with Market Place Operations and Logistics Inbound to ensure that bookings are prioritised accordingly in relation to customers and clubs.
- Arrange timely collection and shipment of orders from supply base and manage through to delivery into port/airport before handing over to the Logistics Inbound team.
- Cross check packing lists versus the Purchase Order, raising any issues with the factory & purchasing team.
- Review documentation to ensure it is accurate and resolving any issues in a timely manner to facilitate a smooth process from customs clearance to delivery.
- Update and maintain internal WMS with key data (air/sea shipped date) once purchase orders are shipped.
- Provide weekly updates on status of shipments to Logistics Inbound and Market Place Operations.
- Inform finance of weekly invoice value of shipments due to arrive at port/airport to allow a cashflow projection for duty and VAT to be made.
- Deliver Customer Service perfection through quick response time via email/phone availability to questions, complaints and ad-hoc requests, according to our service strategy.
- Drive continuous process improvement & support operational partners.
- Drive a conscious business decision making process leveraging analysis, KPI's, targets.
- Support monthly shipment goal setting process.
- Ensure and execute against efficient shipment management processes to plan/deliver seasons. Prepare recommendations to support reaching financial objectives set by the business.
- Analyse and prepare information for x-functional account business review sessions.

Qualifications :
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain or related field (2 additional years' experience may be accepted in lieu of degree)
- 2 years of directly relevant work experience in imports
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- High level of proficiency with MS Office, including Microsoft Excel spreadsheets
- Experience with V look ups and pivot tables
- Strong information seeking skills
- Detail oriented in checking documentation and self-motivated, with strong organizational skills (multi-tasking)
- Ability to work independently and cooperatively in a diverse group
- Understanding of Sports, Retail, Digital and FMCG/Fashion Industry preferred
- Understanding of Integrated Business Planning preferred
- Experience with Odoo ERP system preferred

What will you bring?
- You have a passion for sport in general and a good knowledge of grassroots sports
- You like to be in the driving seat
- You are a team player
- You are organized and can handle multiple priorities
- You are at ease with analytical (excel, tableau) and digital (CRM, Hubspot) tools
- You speak English + preferably one European language

Primary Location:
Altrincham office (Mon-Wed) and work from home if desired Thursday & Friday

30-33k depending upon experience
Office located in Altrincham Mon-Wed, Thur-Fri is WFH
Flexible working hours
On site gym to use
Pension
Health Insurance
Quarterly order from Nike website at discounted rate available