Import / Export Flow Controller

Job description

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About us

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Schneider Electric has a great opportunity for the right person to join our team as an Import / Export Flow Controller based in Stone on a FTC for 9 months.


Areas of responsibility
· To reply to the Customer on Time – Customer first
· To create picking, packing and shipping documents both on SAP
· Liaise with logistics partners to ensure correct delivery. Coordinate and follow-up the processes of preparation for shipment, readiness of goods, customs clearance, transportation operations to comply with the sales program and customer contract.
· Perform and control preparation of shipping, customs, airway bills and L/C documentation to prevent any delay.
· Request freight sourcing from Sourcing Department to optimise the cost.
· Issuing of Payment Request Notes and invoices correctly and timely to prevent any delay of payment.
· Liaise with Finance/ accounting dept to ensure correct payment
· Archiving of documents to the archive system for VAT Export audit Purposes
· Validation and sign of Logistic / Duties Invoices to sign off level
· To be aware of latest requirements in shipping (included but not limited to dual use and black listed organisation / countries), customs and VAT
· To coordinate the meeting between related departments after receiving the complaints from the customer.
· To provide and take necessary actions about Non-Conformity Reports received from the customers.
· To take necessary actions to avoid similar problems that can cause customer complaints.
· To monitor & support the measurement of KPI's within the supply chain team
· To improve the internal norms and procedures to prevent any problems at site

Network of Interaction

· Internal - Part of Downstream supply chain team. Requirement to liaise with Production and Logistical staff/ Commercial Staff/ ERP project team members, Planning, Production, Quality, Business Development, Sourcing
· External- Customers, Freight Forwarders or Agents, Banks, Insurance Brokers, Surveyors, Suppliers

Key requirements
· Experience in a similar role; basic knowledge of types of equipment and application to provide clients and sales staff with basic technical information
· Knowledge of incoterms and customs clearance processes
· Good understanding of company products and services would be nice to have but not mandatory. Computer skills and ability to liaise at all levels; ability to meet deadlines
· Exports knowledge
· Ability to liaise at all levels, leadership, organisational behaviour, SAP knowledge

Diversity is our heritage and our future. Be a part of it.

At Schneider Electric, Diversity & Inclusion is at the heart of our organisation, it's an integral part of our history, culture and identity. We recognise that embracing diversity unlocks innovation and creativity and fosters collaboration. We want our employees to reflect the diversity of our communities and the customers we serve. As a result, our teams are stronger to drive the company's future.

We are open to a conversation about flexible working.