Shipping Assistant

Shipping Assistant

Salary: Not disclosed
Location: San Fernando
Industry: Pharmaceutical
Employment Type:  Permanent

Employer Confidential

A leading pharmaceutical importer/distributor in south Trinidad is seeking to fill the position of Shipping Assistant.

Summary:

The Shipping Assistant lends support to the Logistics and Billings Department.

Key Duties:

• Accurately tracks and records incoming and/or outgoing shipments
  • Receives shipments in accordance with relevant procedures/guidelines
  • Prepares documents for export shipments
  • Prepares airway bills and commercial invoices
• Arranges shipping from foreign suppliers, including liaising with various shipping lines worldwide
• Verifies stock quantity, Lot numbers and expiry dates in Bonded Warehouse/Warehouse
• Updates Bonded Warehouse stock register in accordance with relevant procedure/guidelines
• Completes costings for orders received
• Prepares customer Invoices as required
• Receiving and processes orders from customers as required

Education & Experience:

• Certificate or Diploma in Logistics/Procurement
• Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in shipping, logistics or other related field
• Any related combination of qualifications and experience

Required Competencies:

• Ability to multi-task and prioritize
• Strong time management, problem solving, decision making and negotiation skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate via phone or face-to-face with  internal and external customers
• Computer proficiency (MS Office - Word, Excel, Gmail)
• Must be able to work overtime or on weekends
• Must be able to meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service