Shipping and Sales Administrator - German Speaker
- Location
- Barnet, London, Greater London, United Kingdom
- Salary
- £32000 - £36000 Per Year
- Job type
- Permanent Vacancy
- Fluent Language
- German
- Category
- Import / Export, Purchasing, Secretarial, Administration, Translation, Localization, Interpretation, Transport, Logistics
- Job Reference
- SSAUK01
- Posted on
- 13 May 2022
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About the Role:
We have offices in the UK, Canada, USA, New Zealand, Australia and China, and 60 years’ experience sourcing and developing products for high street grocery and retail chains.
Our people are talented and have expertise in their chosen categories. There is a culture of fun, generosity, and ideas sharing across all our offices.
Reporting to one of our most likeable and respected managers, you will enjoy the benefit of a small, effective, and collaborative team. We want you to grow your skills and career and be a long-term member of the team and company.
The role involves:
- Overseeing the shipping process, including customs clearance, domestic logistics for our European customers
- Requesting freight costs and negotiating terms
- Collating all documentation required for the shipping and logistics process
- Reviewing and approving invoices
- Building relationships with freight forwarders
- Translation of documentation from German to English
- Order entry into the key customers EDI system
- Working closely with colleagues to ensure our buyers have timely and accurate communication
- Providing general administrative support to the team
You must be able to demonstrate:
- German language skills – either mother tongue or business fluent
- Data processing skills with a passion for attention to detail
- Being organised, methodical and able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
- Creative thinking with the ability to problem solve
- The ability to pick up new tasks quickly
- Effective communication skills, both written and verbal
- Experience working with in shipping or logistics would be an advantage
- Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office skills
If you want to work in a fabulous team, in an evolving role, with good long term career opportunity, please apply today.