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Import - Export Logistics Team Leader
(phone number removed) + Company benefits
Essex - based
Our client, who are a luxury brand are seeking an Import/ Export / Logistics Team Leader to lead the Distribution team in their modern Essex warehouse and office. This is a fantastic opportunity for progression if you have Import / Export and Logistics experience at a level to lead a fantastic small team and benefit from the opportunity to step up and progress.
Overview of the responsibilities:
- Control inward IPR shipments, ensuring correct customs procedures are used Goods receipt and 100% quality check inward products.
- Solid understanding of the import / export documentation - IRP shipments.
- Mentor, guide, and oversee the distribution team to ensure orders are delivered to a high standard (product and packaging), safely and on time
- Update and manage aspects of the Production Report
- Manage in house corporate personalizing and engraving schedule Goods Receipt
- Track and chase inward shipments from suppliers, escalating issues where necessary to ensure shipments arrive on time
- Day-End Report to all relevant staff on all goods in and goods out Stock Control
- Ensure stock items are protected and stored appropriately, and the warehouse is always kept neat and orderly
- Record stock movements; track and control samples including high value and bespoke items e.g., silverware and samples
- Perform quarterly stock takes, investigate any differences and report results
- Provide accurate and timely delivery quotes to sales team identifying different options and costs, including allowances for duties and taxes
- Control outward shipments of IPR shipments ensuring all documentation is logged for quarterly review.
- Mentor, guide and lead a fantastic team in the warehouse.
Import - Export Logistics Team Leader - What we are looking for
- Solid understanding of Logistics. customs, imports, and exports
- Ability to develop and mentor Distribution Team
- Stock management and logistics
- Ability to use and improve internal systems, including procedures and controls
- Full, clean driving license is an essential requirement
- Health and safety awareness Personality & Attributes
- Ambitious, driven and motivated
- Leadership skills and team player
Company benefits
- Employee parking space.
- Company bonus scheme
- Private health care
- Auto-enrolment pension scheme
- Salary sacrifice electric vehicle leasing scheme
- Occasional access to complimentary tickets and hospitality at sporting events and industry events and dinners
May & Stephens Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
