Freight Administration Assistant

Summary

Join our growing global farming and food business as a Supply Chain – Freight Administration Assistant for a minimum of 15 months! This remote position (post-training) requires a committed and organized individual with strong communication skills and exceptional attention to detail. You will support the Freight Manager in maintaining documentation, liaising with service providers, and ensuring accurate data entry. The role involves coordinating shipments, processing invoices, and monitoring various aspects of the supply chain. Training will be provided. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a sustainable and rapidly growing company.

Requirements

• Have previous administration support experience
• Possess strong communication and organisational skills
• Demonstrate attention to detail
• Have a high level of numeracy
• Be proficient in the use of MS Office applications, emails and the internet

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain constructive relationships with all service providers and stakeholders
• Provide effective administration assistance for Import arrivals, export and customer collections
• Coordinate airline, shipping line or road hauliers
• Process, file and monitor all shipping documentation
• Ensure accurate data entry and management, invoice processing and all customs processes
• Timely check invoices, authorise and apply to accounting system
• Maintain exchange rates, product codes, tariff codes and supplier details
• Monitor, record and report on temperature controls, highlighting areas of concern and assisting with claims
• Monitor and report on transport orders utilising vehicles to obtain best daily costings
• Record/update all weekly and monthly budget trackers
• Assist with Self-auditing of Import Entries
• Provide assistance to the wider team as and when required

Benefits

• Investors In People Silver Award status
• Company pension scheme
• Life Assurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Benefits Platform
• Development opportunities
• Discounted leisure membership
• Discounted vegetable box scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free onsite parking
• Approved training centre for Highfield qualifications