Inbound Logistics Manager

Disturbia • Full-time • London, ENG, GB • 1m ago

We are seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented logistics professional to join our team as an Inbound Freight Manager . The ideal candidate will have exceptional organisational skills, ensuring that every aspect of our supply chain operates smoothly and efficiently. You should have a keen eye for detail and be able to anticipate and resolve potential issues before they arise. If you are proactive, reliable, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we encourage you to apply and contribute to the seamless coordination of our logistics operations.

Key Responsibilities

Sample responsibilities for this position include

Schedule the movement of shipments from all over the world, via forwarders, to the assigned origin and/or destination points and follow up to ensure timely arrival. Liaising with all areas of the business from Buying to Finance to ensure all business targets are met
Determine efficient and effective ways of moving goods from one location to another, including shipping methods, routes, possible consolidation, and rates for goods to be shipped
Commercial decision maker who can balance the need for consolidations to drive margin with speed to market to support sales
Strong knowledge and understanding of the critical path, shipping process and government regulations to enable smooth stock movement from manufacturers in China, India, Turkey and many other countries to multiple warehouse locations
Experienced in working with multiple warehouses across the world and of global costs, clearances and duties to help shape department and business strategy
Drive the day to day operations for importing and exporting product with an excellent knowledge of freight forwarding and regulatory requirements including across all freight types and varied product types
Well versed in calculating weight, volume of goods and space.
Expert in the required documentation for the physical movement of cargo, such as bills of lading, packing lists, dock receipts, or certificates of origin
Verify adherence of documentation to customs, insurance, or regulatory requirements
Maintaining an online receiving portal
Acts as an expediter to resolve delivery problems
Strong negotiating skills with internal and external customer
Stake holder management to keep all internal and external customer informed of factors such as shipping options, timelines, transfers, or regulations affecting shipments
Developing and maintaining an excellent working relationship with internal departments and/or vendors, including freight forwarders, product manufacturers, buying team, QC team, finance team, packaging manufacturers and warehouses.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in the transportation/logistics field working in a distribution environment or shipping warehouse, or equivalent
Excellent time management. Able to juggle multiple work streams, keeping all stakeholders up to date on progress and timeline.
Confident communicator, able to manage up and influence through business understanding and clear data presentation
Able to build strong relationships and work closely with all teams to enable you to make independent decisions knowing they align with business strategy
Be proactive and strategic in considering the needs of all internal business partners
Be independent, quality-minded and have a structured approach to tasks
Inquisitive and analytical and able to identify potential problems and find solutions.
Constantly review current work flows and processes to ensure they are fit for purpose and to make suggestions to improve efficiency.
Flexible in approach and as comfortable in the detail as being strategic and planning 6 months out.
Strong excel skills with the ability to analyse data and provide actionable insight
Highly motivated and detail-oriented team player and dedicated to providing high quality
Awareness of Data Protection Laws and handing of confidential information

Benefits

23 days of annual leave, including bank holidays. Increasing with each year of service up to 27 days
Quarterly company bonus
Hybrid and flexible working
Annual leave purchase scheme
Birthday treats
Store discount
Cycle to work scheme
Quarterly social fund

About Disturbia

Welcome to Disturbia. We're an independent, subculture-led fashion brand creating unconventionally authentic attire for a global community of kindred spirits who think and act outside the box of normalcy.

Our designs are informed and inspired by the outcast, the esoteric, and the occult- we're always spinning fashion trends on their head in new and unexpected ways. We stand for the other in society, and always want to do right by our community - all while having a hell of a lot of fun in the process.

As we continue to grow, so too do we continually seek like-minded individuals to join our ranks. The right candidate for any position will be passionate about their work and dedicated to making the brand the best that it can be as we expand into new frontiers.

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