Export Administrator in Stratford-upon-Avon

Location: Stratford-upon-Avon
Salary: Hidden
Recruiter: Sims
Job Hours: Full-time

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Sims Metal (Sims) is a global leader in metal recycling. With facilities across the globe, Sims plays an intrinsic role in the circular economy by making resources available for future use. As a responsible corporate citizen, we continuously seek new ways to broaden our participation in the environmental sector, ensuring that our future is as bright, safe, and secure as at any time in our long history.

Sims is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value the diversity of all of our employees, and we are committed to creating a working environment that is built on a foundation of respect and inclusion where everyone can contribute, advance on merit, and realize their full potential.

Seeking candidates interested in working in the recycling and environmental sustainability industry. These positions are responsible for supporting the administration of Export documentation. Working in Long Marston, the successful candidates will be part of a team, working under the supervision of a knowledgeable and supportive Shipping and Export Manager.

This is a hybrid role with flexible working opportunities (ideally 3 days WFH, 2 days in the office).

2x roles - 1x 6 month Fixed Term Contract and 1x 12 month Fixed Term Contract

Key Responsibilities

  • Produce accurate export documentation and invoices to enable timely payment from customers
  • Provide general administration/secretarial support services to Export Managers including liaison with shipping agents, export depots, banks etc.
  • Telephone liaison with overseas sales offices & foreign customers as necessary
  • Credit control including producing statements and chasing customers or their bankers for payments as necessary
  • Production of export documents and sales invoices
  • Assisting the Export Manager and relevant commercial and site managers in invoicing customers, ensuring receipt of payment, including chasing them or their bankers for payments if necessary
  • Updating spreadsheets with the accurate information
  • Liaise with Sims sites for the timely planning of export loads
  • Plan and action container bookings with ocean carriers and freight forwarders
  • Process freight invoices
  • Key Skills/Competencies

  • Exceptional organisational skills
  • High level of attention to detail and accuracy
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Self-motivated, flexible and adaptable
  • Integrity and confidentiality
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Qualifications

  • Strong ICT skills, in particular Excel
  • Previous experience in a shipping or logistics industry would be an advantage, but not essential
  • With a promote-from-within philosophy and a variety of programs available to support continuous learning, Sims offers the opportunity for a rewarding career. We are committed to the ecologically sound and sustainable use of resources and strive to operate in a manner that minimizes waste and protects the environment.

    A career with Sims provides you with the opportunity to work with an organization whose goal is to be the world’s safest and most responsible recycling company. Our people achieve this by creating a zero-harm workplace, being exemplary members of the communities in which we operate, and being responsible stewards of the environment. We also offer competitive pay and a range of attractive benefits.

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