Import - Export Logistics Team Leader

£35,000-40,000 + Company benefits

Essex - based

Our client, who are a luxury brand are seeking an Import/ Export / Logistics Team Leader to lead the Distribution team in their modern Essex warehouse and office. This is a fantastic opportunity for progression if you have Import / Export and Logistics experience at a level to lead a fantastic small team and benefit from the opportunity to step up and progress.

Overview of the responsibilities:

• Control inward IPR shipments, ensuring correct customs procedures are used Goods receipt and 100% quality check inward products.
• Solid understanding of the import / export documentation - IRP shipments.
• Mentor, guide, and oversee the distribution team to ensure orders are delivered to a high standard (product and packaging), safely and on time
• Update and manage aspects of the Production Report
• Manage in house corporate personalizing and engraving schedule Goods Receipt
• Track and chase inward shipments from suppliers, escalating issues where necessary to ensure shipments arrive on time
• Day-End Report to all relevant staff on all goods in and goods out Stock Control
• Ensure stock items are protected and stored appropriately, and the warehouse is always kept neat and orderly
• Record stock movements; track and control samples including high value and bespoke items e.g., silverware and samples
• Perform quarterly stock takes, investigate any differences and report results
• Provide accurate and timely delivery quotes to sales team identifying different options and costs, including allowances for duties and taxes
• Control outward shipments of IPR shipments ensuring all documentation is logged for quarterly review.
• Mentor, guide and lead a fantastic team in the warehouse.

Import - Export Logistics Team Leader - What we are looking for

• Solid understanding of Logistics. customs, imports, and exports
• Ability to develop and mentor Distribution Team
• Stock management and logistics
• Ability to use and improve internal systems, including procedures and controls
• Full, clean driving license is an essential requirement
• Health and safety awareness Personality & Attributes
• Ambitious, driven and motivated
• Leadership skills and team player

Company benefits

• Employee parking space.
• Company bonus scheme
• Private health care
• Auto-enrolment pension scheme
• Salary sacrifice electric vehicle leasing scheme
• Occasional access to complimentary tickets and hospitality at sporting events and industry events and dinners

May & Stephens Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.