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We are looking for a talented Inbound Operations Assistant to join our Logistics team and support smooth inbound operations by facilitating movement of goods from suppliers across different geographic regions to Reiss's UK and US DCs, maintaining a focus on consolidation to improve shipping efficiencies.
This is a 12 month fixed term contract (maternity cover).
Who you are
- Experience of working in a logistics/shipping role is highly desirable but not essential
- Sound computer skills including confident working knowledge of excel and outlook
- Previous knowledge of freight forwarder systems would be an advantage
- Ability to work on own initiative but also as a team player
- High standard of communication, both verbal and oral
- Speedy appraisal and analysis so that timely decisions can be made
- Good planning and analytical skills
- Escalates for resolution appropriately
- Actively identifies continuous improvement opportunities
What you’ll be doing
- Approval of shipments and use of freight forwarder system within agreed timelines
- Check and amend PLM systems with appropriate updates
- Ensure all relevant paperwork and documentation is complete pre arrival
- Appropriate escalation of missing production samples impacting ex-factory dates
- Proactively ensure goods are leaving on time for group launch
- Execute inbound forecast in accordance with recommendations made
- Use forecast as guidance for incoming volumes when approving shipments
- Escalating slippages in supplier compliance appropriately
- Monitor container utilisation against targets
- Make informed decisions regarding approval of underutilized containers versus target
- Facilitate new route requests
- Provide recommendations for freight method changes i.e. sea to air
- Coordinate ad hoc quotes using freight calculator
What we’ll do for you
- Provide you with a competitive salary
- Company pension
- Generous employee discount
- Company bonus scheme
- Health & Wellbeing perks
- Plus many more
If you want to start your story at Reiss as our Inbound Operations Assistant, don’t miss out - apply now!
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We recognize the importance and power of diversity within our business and, as such, we ensure that our people processes are fair, transparent and promote equality of opportunity for all candidates.
It is our pledge that candidates will not be discriminated against on the grounds of gender, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, marital status, age, race, color, ethnic background, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, religion, religious or similar belief. Every individual will be treated with respect.
We know that some people won’t apply for a role unless they feel they meet all of the requirements listed. We want you to know that finding people who will add to our inspirational culture and have a learning mindset is incredibly important to us. Even if you feel you don’t tick all the boxes, we’d still like to hear from you.
