Charles Kendall Freight, a seasoned freight forwarder, plays a pivotal role in comprehensive supply chain management with a global network and locations across several countries. The Warehouse Administration team member, reporting to Team Leaders, will handle various tasks, including managing driver interactions, paperwork, and shipment processes. The role demands strong organisational skills, transport planning experience, and a proactive problem-solving attitude. Candidates should possess excellent communication abilities and a keen attention to detail, with a preference for those experienced in administrative and warehouse environments. The position offers a competitive salary and various employee benefits.
At Charles Kendall Freight we are a highly experienced freight forwarder. We are at the heart of our Group’s end-to-end supply chain management service. Genuinely global, we have a worldwide network of like-minded independent partners. We have locations across the UK; USA, China, Hong Kong, Vietnam and Dubai. We are enthusiastic, committed and innovative, listening to our client’s requirements and providing them with a value for money service that they really want. We are financially sound with a proven track record and integrity.
*Job summary:*
As a member of our Warehouse Administration team working in logistics operations and reporting to Team Leaders you will be responsible for the following key tasks.
* Meet all drivers, inbound and outbound; explain site rules, confirm reference number for collecting/delivering load. Secure keys.
* Confirm with loader/team leader which bay then instruct driver to that bay.
* Manage all paperwork both UK and INTL, place seal on vehicles, take picture of Seal and upload all information into Cargowise.
* Maintain up to date BRCGS folder.
* Raise shipments along with the relevant Cartage Advice, requesting assistance from Customer Services when required and label where relevant.
* Ensure all daily work is printed and received.
* Contact hauliers each morning to confirm number of deliveries.
* Support the warehouse operation as required.
* Assist with fire alarm testing.
* Update Bookings with pickup and delivery times for all Inbound and Outbound loads.
* Updating inbound loads with delivery information and auto rating costs for invoicing.
* Checking loads have been finalised by the warehouse team (inbound and outbound) and raising with TL’s if not.
The role requires a “can-do” attitude, along with:
* Excellent organisation and planning skills; the ability to manage tasks from end to end, ensuring deadlines are met.
* Transport planning experience.
* A willingness to learn and develop in your role.
* A proactive approach to problem solving.
* Strong written and verbal communication skills.
* Experience of working in a fast-paced environment, adhering to strict delivery performance criteria.
* Experience of freight forwarding.
* Strong attention to detail.
* Self-motivation, reliability, trustworthiness, and hardworking.
* Experience of Cargowise or similar freight operating software.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £25,000.00-£28,600.00 per year
Additional pay:
* Bonus scheme
* Performance bonus
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Free parking
* Health & wellbeing programme
* Life insurance
* On-site parking
* Private medical insurance
* Referral programme
* Sick pay
Schedule:
* 8 hour shift
* Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Coalville LE67: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
* Administrative: 5 years (preferred)
* Warehouse: 5 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person
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