International Logistics Assistant - Pets Choice : Job Details

Job Title: International Logistics Assistant

Location: Blackburn

Salary: Competitive

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent

About us:

Pets Choice is home to fast growing and leading Pet brands including Webbox, TastyBone, Meatiful, Felight, Bob Martin & Vets Kitchen. We are the 7th largest Pet products company in the UK going through continuous and sustainable growth with ambition to be number one and be the best that we can be!

About the Role:

We are seeking an Import / Export Logistics Coordinator to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will ensure that all import and export transactions, logistics, and documentation are prepared and managed accurately, on time, and in compliance with legislative requirements.

You will collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams including sales, marketing, customer service, warehouse, and production as well as external providers and third-party suppliers such as distribution partners, freight forwarders, and agents. Additionally, you will liaise with key agencies, including APHA, DEFRA, the Chamber of Commerce, and UK border authorities.

This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a truly global business, exporting to 45 countries across six continents and importing from 15 countries!

The role is vital in supporting the international trade of Pets Choice brands in overseas markets.

Full training, development, and mentoring offered to ensure your success in this role.

Duties include:

• Request transport quotes for Air, Land and Sea
• Prepare commercial documentation effectively to support seamless international trade operations
• Process IPAFF import notifications for inbound EU freight
• Checking customs documents for accuracy
• Maintain accurate shipping information within the company ERP system
• Work cross-functionally with internal and external teams
• Liaise with regulatory agencies, including APHA, DEFRA, the Chamber of Commerce, and UK border authorities, to ensure trade compliance
• Support the global expansion and international trade of Pets Choice brands across diverse markets
• Process purchase orders into ERP system (Business Central) and see orders through the process with all departments
• Provide customer support to queries and information requests
• Use tools to plan and support customers with optimising order size and calculating container capacity
• Arranging collection bookings for export customer orders
• Maintain Foreign Origin Evidence and supplier declarations
• Arrange sample and ad hoc shipments
• Proactively work to improve the role and develop efficiencies.
• Maintain and develop digital filing systems.
• Attend out of office events including trade clubs and networking events.

Does this sound interesting?

To fill this role, we are looking for the following skills and experience:

• An eye for detail
• Be resilient and adaptable to change
• Good communicator and confident working cross functionally
• Proactive and able to build and manage relationships
• MS Office

Desirable skills and experience:

• Experience within an international trade role (freight forwarding, customs, import/export)
• Understanding of Inco Terms, commodity codes, freight negotiation and cross border trade
• Interest in politics, geo-politics or international affairs
• Experience working within a supply chain

Benefits:

• 25 days holiday
• Staff discount on Pets Choice products

Please click on the APPLY button to send your CV for this role.

Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of; Import Coordinator, Logistics Coordinator, Shipment coordinator, Warehouse Coordinator, Export, Transport Coordinator, Supply Chain Manager, Logistics Supervisor, Warehouse Operations, Shipment Supervisor, Transport Supervisor, Stock Control Coordinator, Supply Chain Coordinator, Stock Control Supervisor, SAP, Supply Chain Coordinator, Supply Chain Analyst, Transport Manager, Transport Analyst may also be considered for this role.