MAIN JOB PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES:

Working for a major Highstreet clothing and footwear retailer as part of the Ownbrand Shipping team.

Working closely with the Product Development and Merchandising teams to facilitate the smooth flow shipping of private label brands including Pink Soda, Sonneti, Supply & Demand along with licensed brands such as Reebok and Fila.

This is an exciting opportunity within a growing international retailer, working with joint ventures and solely owned partners in Australasia, USA, Middle East and Central Europe to ensure the goods arrive at the relevant global warehouses at the time required for the Brands.

ACCOUNTABILITIES AND TASKS:

 To be responsible for the administration and shipping duties required by the Ownbrand shipping team. This involves planning, arranging, and tracking shipments for UK and European distribution, but also working with the international Joint Venture teams in organizing their shipment of the Ownbrand product.

• Keeping up to date with all import procedures and having awareness of duties incurred (within the UK and internationally), customs requirements and rates of exchange etc. Training will be provided.
• Assist in completing the transit shipping reports (PLM & supply chain software) – ensuring system functionality and visibility via integral information.
• Liaising with the relevant teams, including external suppliers and freight forwarders to ensure goods are shipped in a timely manner, minimizing delays by looking at multiple modes of transport.
• Airfreight costing
• Communicating transport / transit issues to the relevant teams and aiding in the resolution of any issues.
• Pull together monthly / weekly reports detailing the current shipment status and highlighting any potential issues.
• Raising Letters of credit and handling banking queries for the supply base as required.

• Raising supplier claims and ensuring we receive correct and timely repayment from suppliers, whilst monitoring the level within the KPI reports

POSITION REQUIREMENTS – MANDATORY:

• Experience of shipping and some knowledge of import and export processes
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Excellent attention to detail, organizational, prioritization and time management skills
• A strong desire to learn new skills.
• Ability to work on multiple tasks at one time
• Able to work to tight deadlines
• Strong Customer Service ethos.
• “Can do” mentality.
• Aptitude for learning quickly and with minimal instruction.
• A flexible approach to the provision of support services to a dynamic, growing business
• Experience in using Word, Excel and PowerPoint

POSITION REQUIREMENTS – DESIRABLE:

• Experience working in a retail environment.
• Experience working in an office admin role.