Shipping Clerk in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire
Posted by Brampton Recruitment Ltd
£27,000 – £30,000 a year
Stoke-on-Trent · Permanent
Job Description for the Shipping Clerk role:
- As the Shipping Clerk you will be responsible for coordinating outbound shipments with warehouse teams to ensure orders are picked, packed, and dispatched according to schedule.
- Liaise with freight forwarders, carriers, and customers regarding shipment requirements and delivery expectations.
- As the Shipping Clerk you will obtain transport quotations and select suitable carriers from the company's approved supplier list.
- Make transport reservations and arrange collections and deliveries.
- As the Shipping Clerk you will prepare and verify export and shipping documentation, including commercial invoices, packing lists, customs paperwork, and transport documentation.
- Ensure compliance with export regulations, customs requirements, and company policies.
- Track shipments and provide updates to internal stakeholders and customers as required.
- Investigate and resolve shipment delays, damages, shortages, and other transport-related issues.
- Maintain accurate shipping records and update transport management systems.
- Monitor carrier performance and escalate service issues when necessary.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives within the shipping and logistics function.
- Work closely with internal departments including Sales, Customer Service, Planning, and Warehouse Operations.
- Previous experience within Shipping or exports or similar is essential for the role
- Must have a working knowledge or shipping documentation
- Strong MS Office, Communication and Admin skills
- Someone who is well organised, who can work using their own initiative
- Team player who can use their initative
This role is commutable from: Stoke on Trent, Newcastle under Lyme, Crewe, Kidsgrove, Congleton, Fenton, Longton, Leek and surrounding areas.
Hours: Monday to Friday: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
Salary: £27,000 Per Annum
Brampton Recruitment are an independent Commercial and Accounts & Finance recruitment agency working in partnership with employers spanning Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire, Cheshire, and the Greater Manchester region
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