Import Logistics Manager

Import Logistics Manager

Trafford Park

Circa £35,000 per annum

Office Angels are currently recruiting for an Import Logistics Manager to join our client based in Trafford Park. This global manufacturing company is a busy fast-paced environment and we are looking for an enthusiastic individual who has experience of managing deep sea imports including the logistics, efficiency and cost control.

Duties will include:

Ensure quality and on time delivery of goods including ensuring timely clearances of ports
Manage all costs including achieving competitive shipping/clearance rates
Building excellent relationships with contacts including freight forwarders, shipping lines, internal departments and customers
Maintaining detailed logs of shipments and sharing with commercial teams to ensure all parties are up to date
Checking import and shipment documentation and contracts
Carry out tender and negotiation process for suppliers
Take ownership of any projects and train staff members on legislative changes
Any other tasks as and when required

We are looking for candidates with:

Vast experience of imports, shipping and logistics
A solid work history with longevity at previous employers
Experience of managing a team within a large organisation
The ability to drive change and improve processes
A customer centric attitude
Commercial accumen
Problem solving ability
Excellent IT skills
Strong attention to detail
Previous experience in a fast paced environment

If you are interested and meet the above criteria, please send your CV ASAP to (url removed) or call the branch on (phone number removed) if you have any queries. Due to the high volume of CVs we are currently receiving we are unable to reply to each application. If you have not heard from us within 5 days, then unfortunately you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

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