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  • Location

    Epping

  • Sector:

    Logistics

  • Job type:

    Permanent

  • Salary:

    £35000.00 - £45000.00 per annum

  • Contact:

    Emma Williams

  • Contact email:

    emma.williams@butlerross.co.uk

  • Job ref:

    EW4615_1770219161

A well established organisation are looking for a permanent Shipping Administrator to join their team in Epping. This positions requires full on site presence and is offering a salary of up to £45,000.

Role responsibilities of the Shipping Administrator include:

  • Documentation & Compliance: Prepare, verify, and manage shipping documentation, including commercial invoices, packing lists, air waybills, and certificates of origin for import/export compliance.
  • Coordination: Book collections with freight forwarders, carriers, and courier partners while acting as a main point of contact for shipping inquiries.
  • Order Processing: Process orders, generate shipping labels, and update internal databases to reflect real-time status.
  • Customer Service: Address shipping delays, damages, or discrepancies with customers, Sales, or Customer Relationship teams.
  • Operational Support: Perform administrative tasks like invoice checking, inventory tracking, and updating master reporting sheets.

Person Specification of the Buyer:

  • Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel) and experience with ERP systems or warehouse management systems.
  • Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills for liaising with suppliers, carriers, and internal teams.
  • Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy in verifying, documenting, and tracking goods.
  • Industry Knowledge: Understanding of Incoterms, international shipping regulations, and dangerous goods handling.
  • Organisation: Ability to prioritise tasks, manage time effectively, and handle multiple shipments simultaneously.

Salary
Up to £45,000

This position requires full on site presence.

This role will be well suited to you if you have held a role within supply chain as a shipping coordinator, logistics coordinator, freight coordinator, shipping supervisor, supply chain coordinator, logistics administrator, import/export coordinator or shipping clerk