Shipping Assistant

Join Our Team: Shipping Assistant (Supply Chain)We are looking for a detail-oriented Shipping Assistant to join our Supply Chain team in East Grinstead. This is a full-time, onsite role for an initial 6-month contract, perfect for someone with a strong background in logistics and export documentation.Location: East Grinstead (Onsite)Pay Rate: £13.46 per hourHours: 38 hours per week (Mon-Thur 8:15am-5pm Early finish Friday at 3pm)The RoleAs a Shipping Assistant, you will play a key role in ensuring our products reach customers worldwide efficiently and in compliance with global trade regulations. You will handle everything from generating complex export documentation to coordinating with freight forwarders.Key ResponsibilitiesDocumentation: Generate shipping documents including EUR1, COO, and legalised export paperwork.Logistics: Book collections with couriers and forwarders and manage customer invoicing.Compliance: Perform Global Trade Compliance (GTC) screening and maintain Proof of Delivery (POD) records.Communication: Act as a point of contact for customers regarding lead times, shipping dates, and pricing.Quality: Maintain a clean work environment in line with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standards.What We''re Looking ForExperience: Proven background in a shipping or logistics role.Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of shipping documentation and global trade compliance.IT Skills: Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook); experience with ERP systems is a ..... full job details .....