RUNCORN office based Export Logistics Supervisor role has materialised to work for an expanding and award winning manufacturer of anilox rolls, anilox sleeves and cylinders used in the flexographic, metal decoration and lithographic print industries worldwide.

Purpose of Role

To be responsible for the logistics and despatch process for exporting their product both domestically and globally in the most efficient and cost-effective manner whilst ensuring that high quality service is maintained.

The role includes working closely with hauliers and our warehouse team to ensure the efficient packaging and delivery of our product from our UK depot via most modes of transport including; road, sea and air. This may also involve the transportation of hazardous goods and the documentation surrounding this. An essential part of the role is to ensure that deadlines are met and strong communication throughout the supply chain is upheld.

Key Responsibilities
- To create and maintain a library of all import and export documents to comply with current legislation.
- To implement and manage inward processing relief (IPR).
- To implement and facilitate standardised packaging for the shipping of our clients products globally (SOPs to be created and adhered to).
- To ensure that documentation is accurately recorded and filed (pre and post shipping).
- To liaise and communicate with the wider team (planning, sales / customer service and despatch) to ensure that products are scheduled for despatch in the most expedient and logical manner.
- To analyse orders and other records to determine shipping priorities according to manufacturing schedules and determine appropriate routes and rates for export to ensure On-Time Delivery.
- To be responsible for the administration involved in dispatching products; producing delivery notes and financial administration.
- To ensure that shipping documentation is accurate in terms of current legislation. Reference to incoterms, post Brexit legislation and shipping of hazardous chemicals.
- To examine shipping costs and negotiate with external hauliers to ensure that our product is shipped in the most cost-effective manner. To include negotiation of carrier contracts.
- To maintain an accurate inventory of what has been shipped each day and to report to Management on this.
- To be responsible for the management of the Despatch Team and to oversee activities and performance of all members of the team with regard to efficiency and capacity and to take corrective action where necessary.
- To manage performance issues (including NCRs) and recommending training as required.
- To ensure all staff adhere to company health and safety policies and procedures at all times through safe systems of work and practices and completion of health and safety training to ensure total safety awareness.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & COMPETENCIES
Key Skills & Experience (Essential)
- Experience with importing and exporting goods (previous knowledge of logistics, exporting hazardous goods, incoterms and export legislation).
- Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal).
- Exceptional time management skills.
- Ability to multi-task and prioritise tasks.
- Strong IT skills.

Supporting Skills & Experience (Desirable)
- Knowledge of Anilox manufacture / printing and production processes.
- Previous experience of intra-company trade between the UK and overseas entities.
- Excellent "can do" attitude. Flexibility with a willingness to work additional hours when work levels require.
- A proactive team player with good attention to detail.
- Good administration and time management skills.
- The ability to work well under pressure and to work to deadlines.
- Methodical approach