£14.00 to: £14.00 Hourly 
Nacton, Suffolk
Job Description
INTRODUCTION
OSR is currently recruiting on behalf of a successful global manufacturer based in Ipswich. My client is looking for an experienced Administrator to join their dedicated team on a long-term temporary basis (may go permanent).
THE COMPANY
My client is a leading multi-industry global company whose UK base is growing to meet global demand.
THE ROLE
As a Shipping Administrator you will be responsible for the smooth-running of shipments to customers; by sea, air, and road transport. You will manage organisation and documentation relating to this; dealing with any enquiries that arise; and maintain communication with the warehouse and couriers to ensure smooth delivery of orders. Your previous admin experience will ideally come from a warehouse / shipping / dispatch background.
DAY-TO-DAY RESPONSIBILITIES
* Co-ordinating the despatch of Customer Orders by Sea, Air & Road transport and liaising with Freight Forwarders /Couriers & Third Parties.
* To process all Shipments within guaranteed turn round times and ensure that all possible despatches are cleared by month end.
* To communicate with couriers to provide latest manifest and tracking of consignments through to successful delivery.
* Managing any delivery queries that occur and resolving all issues that arise
* Work closely with Warehouse Operatives to ensure backorders are despatched in a timely manner
* Preparing all export shipping documentation
* Meeting deadlines for set European transport collections
* Ensuring that freight charges are applied where applicable
* To complete the manifest daily and perform filing and general admin duties within Shipping Office
* Provide total commitment to customer satisfaction objectives
REQUIRED SKILLS
* Ideally relevant experience in a warehouse environment
* IT literate
* Excellent inter-personal and communication skills
* Able to operate on own initiative, manage workloads to meet multiple deadlines
* System used on-site is ''Oracle''; so experience in this is desirable but not essential
SALARY AND HOURS
* £14 per hour
* Monday - Friday
* 8.30am - 5pm / 9am - 5.30pm (will be confirmed at interview)
LOCATION
* IP3
* Free parking onsite
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