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Logistics / Import Manager - Fashion Brand

Contract Type: Full Time
Location: London
Salary: £35000 - £45000 per annum
REF: 4905_1729777726
Contact Email: sophie@trprecruitment.com

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