Posted 3 months ago
Shipping Executive
AI Summary
A Shipping Executive manages the logistics function, coordinating shipments with suppliers and freight forwarders, preparing consignment costings, managing shipping documentation, capturing customs data, negotiating rates, and analyzing reports to improve efficiency.
About this role
Shipping Executive
Start your local jobs search with the help of Ceek , Malta’s leading boutique recruitment agency that specializes in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients both locally and abroad.
Ceek was founded in 2014 with the sole purpose of making a difference in the recruitment industry here in Malta. Ceek forms part of a group of companies that has over 25 years of HR experience here in Malta. Our experience of being at both ends of the spectrum; talent searching and job seeking; has helped us identify some of the major flaws in local recruitment. Thus, allowing us to focus on making your job search a pleasant and helpful experience.
Do you have excellent communication and interpersonal skills? Are you a multi-tasker? If so, a client of ours operating in the FMCG industry is seeking to recruit a Shipping Executive to manage their logistics function.
What is expected of you?
- Set up clear guidelines and SOPs covering the execution of the logistics function in the company
- Coordinate and consolidate shipments with foreign suppliers, local freight forwarders and the purchasing department
- Prepare consignment costings
- Manage all shipping documentation
- Establish and maintain product information using IT systems within the organisation
- Data capture of customs documentation, NSO declarations and other documents as required
- Negotiate prices for best rates and services
- Prepare and analyse data/reports to improve efficiency and promote cost-saving methods
Qualifications
What are you expected to bring?
- A minimum of an 'A' level standard of education or equivalent
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience as a Shipping Executive or any similar role
- Proficiency in MS Office especially Excel, Word and Outlook
- Knowledge/experience within the FMCG industry will be considered an asset
- Ability to work with minimal supervision
Additional Information
What’s in it for you?
- Competitive remuneration package
- Challenging working environment
- Career development opportunities
Skills
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