Job Description
A great new opportunity has arisen to join a thriving fashion brand as a Logistics Manager. You will be responsible for ensuring the right products are delivered to the right locations on time, working closely with teams in the UK & USA.
This role will suit someone from a combination of import/exports and logistics background; someone who is knowledgeable on duty rates by countries, HS codes alongside all the clearance documents required for customers and for the carrier companies.
To join a fun and friendly team based in East London!
Main responsibilities will include:
- Contribute to the creation and implementation of best practice logistics vision, strategy, policies, processes and procedures to aid and improve operational performance General and Task Management
- Plan, manage and evaluate logistics operations liaising with our Wholesale Team, our Stores, suppliers, logistics providers, transportation companies and customers
- Create and implement best practice logistics principles, policies and processes across the organisation to improve operational and financial performance
- Deliver solutions to logistics problems while maintaining high levels of quality and service within budgetary requirements
- Monitor quality, quantity, delivery times, and transport costs
- Negotiate rates and contracts with transportation and logistics providers
- Identify and resolve any inventory discrepancies and ensure inventory and system records agree
- Checking all AWB are correct with weights, HS codes, declared values, etc
- Working closely with the Wholesale team, Merchandising team, Accounts and 3PL's in UK and USA
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with all connected with the logistics process
- Ensure all completed orders are dispatched on time
- Ensure compliance with import/export regulations/customs regulations
Person specification:
- At least 3 years' experience in a similar role with good knowledge of HS codes and all documentation for compliance for all imports and exports
- Highly skilled communicator with the ability to form and maintain good relationships internally and externally
- Strong interpersonal, negotiation and influencing skills
- Proven analytical, problem solving and organisational skills
- Excellent attention to detail
