
About This Job
De La Rue is growing and is currently looking for a Shipping Administrator to join the team
Duties include
• Provide support in accepting delivery of identified items and maintaining their security.
• Manage import /export of product on time and following all group shipping and security procedures.
• To administer shipping files and ensure all filing is carried out in a timely manner including archiving where appropriate.
• Book and confirm shipments with authorised freight forwarders.
• Work in line with standard operating procedures, ensuring all documents meet the required standards.
• Assists and prepares data for periodic reports in a timely manner.
• Liaises with Procurement and makes sure all material is available on site as per requirements to meet manufacturing schedules.
• Follow up on materials with an established on-site delivery date in view of any impact on delivery.
• Preparation of Call Off and Call Forward documents.
• Preparation of all Customs Entries/NSO Declarations, as required.
• Preparation of all required shipping documents to allow shipments to leave as per established schedule whilst following both internal procedures and legal obligations.
• Provide adequate assistance to Procurement, Planning and Operations teams when shipping information is required to fulfil customer expectations.
• Must be flexible to support exceptional needs.
• Be a point of reference for logistics needs in absence of the Logistics Lead.
• Provide relevant Daily, Weekly and Monthly reports as required.
• Support the Divisional leadership team, executing the strategy for Currency in terms of the Central Bank and Security Features/Polymer propositions
• Provide subject matter expertise to support effective decision making and to provide input as required to the annual strategic planning cycle
• Support and follow the governance and operational disciplines applicable across the division
The above list is not exhaustive. You will be required to undertake other duties within your capabilities, consistent with this role, to support the needs of the business
Requirements:
• Minimum O’level standard of eduction with ECDL knowledge.
• The role requires a developed understanding of the subject area. The role also is required to have a detailed understanding of the shipping process through freight forwarders and local customs procedures.
• Experience in a fast-moving production environment would be an advantage
• Capable of working on own initiative. Must also handle tight deadlines and required to work under pressure. Able to work alone as well as part of a team
• Will be involved with some detailed reporting. Has the capacity to make decisions outside of established procedures but within a clear framework. Analytical approach with good problem solving ability