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Logistics Assistant

Contract Type: Full Time
Location: London
Salary: £25000 - £30000 per annum
REF: 4235_1684141210
Contact Email: mandy@trprecruitment.com

Job Description

Join the Buying and Merchandising team of a fast-growing vibrant womenswear brand as a Logistics assistant. You will work closely with the wider product team to ensure delivery dates are met and that the Critical Path is adhered to.

Main responsibilities

  • Coordinating the export of all garments for UK/EURO/USA/CANADA
  • Ensuring that orders arrive on time.
  • Manage the outbound shipments from factories to international warehouses.
  • Liaising with Freight Forwarders and Shippers
  • Monitoring, reviewing packing lists - shortages and overages.
  • Managing and calculating shipping costs
  • Coordinating with the freight forwarders combine shipments where possible.
  • Entering and updating HS codes
  • Keeping the system updated with shipment extension.
  • Reviewing paperwork and documents to ensure shipping, handling, storage charges, and customs fees are billed correctly.


Person specification:

  • 1-year previous Logistics experience
  • Experience working in a fast-paced environment.
  • Customs warehouse experience desirable
  • Organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks.
  • Experience working with oversea suppliers.
  • Previous experience within a fashion or wholesale background
  • Strong communication and numeracy skills.
  • Intermediate/advanced user of MS Excel