Shipping Manager - London, UK
Alchemy Global Talent Solutions is partnering with a leading B2B supplier of natural food ingredients to find a dedicated Shipping Manager based in London, UK.
What You'll Be Doing:
- Coordinate with customs agents and hauliers to ensure timely customs clearance and delivery to warehouses and customers.
- Manage the company’s containerized shipments from global origins.
- Ensure competitive pricing and services from shipping lines, customs agents, hauliers, and warehouses.
- Process shipping invoices and monitor logistics costs.
- Demonstrate strong commercial acumen to optimize shipping operations.
- Handle and verify shipping documents, communicating with suppliers and customers worldwide.
- Arrange FOB and FCA shipment bookings with shipping lines.
- Maintain strong command of Microsoft Excel for logistics and shipping documentation.
- Uphold attention to detail in all logistics and shipping processes.
- Work effectively under pressure, managing tight deadlines and last-minute challenges.
What We're Looking For:
- Commercially savvy with negotiation skills to secure favorable terms with shipping partners.
- Significant experience in global logistics or import-export roles.
- Strong problem-solving abilities and capability to work under pressure.
- Excellent organisational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
- Familiarity with UK customs clearance processes.
- In-depth knowledge of UK and EU import and export procedures
Interested? Reach out to Alchemy Global Talent Solutions today!