Shipping Manager Hampshire based commutable from Guildford, Winchester, Petersfield, Basingstoke This role will be office-based Monday to Friday 09:00 18:00 £60,000 80,000 + benefits including 27 days holiday + Bank Holidays, private medical insurance The Organisation: International food commodities trading and import business.
UK-based, this well-established, successful and growing company provides full logistics support to its clients globally including customs clearance, delivery and foreign exchange services where required.
The Role: Managing a dedicated team of shipping professionals , youll o versee daily shipping and distribution operations ensuring customer satisfaction and on time execution/ delivery.
Main Duties: Oversee Shipping Operations: Manage all aspects of the shipping process, from order placement to final delivery across a variety of markets.
Supplier and Customer Relations: Build strong relationships with suppliers and customers to ensure timely and accurate communication.
Quality Assurance: Maintain high quality standards and implement quality control measures.
Cost Management: Optimize shipping costs and identify opportunities for savings.
Documentation: Manage all necessary documentation including Bills of Lading, Shipping Invoices, Packing Lists, Customs Declarations, Letters of Credit where required.
Compliance: Ensure adherence to all relevant regulations, including customs and import/export laws.
Team Leadership: Lead and motivate a team of shipping professionals.
Continuous Improvement: Drive process improvements and implement innovative solutions.
What You'll Need: Proven track record in managing shipping operations, gained in a commodities trading environment preferably food Deep knowledge of commodities shipping procedures Previous experience of successfully managing a team Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills Strong communication and interpersonal skills Proficiency in relevant software and systems, and a high level of IT literacy Commercially-focused A proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement MVP Recruitment Solutions has been placing Supply Chain, Logistics and Distribution professionals for 40 years.
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