Shipping Office Assistant
The Sofidel Group
The Sofidel Group is one of the leading manufacturers of paper for hygienic and domestic use worldwide. Established in 1966, the Group has subsidiaries in 13 countries – Italy, Spain, the UK, Ireland, France, Belgium, Germany, Sweden, Poland, Hungary, Greece, Romania and the USA – with more than 6,500 employees, net sales of 2,801 million Euros (2022) and a production capacity of over one million tonnes per year (1,440,000 tonnes in 2022). “Regina”, its most well-known brand, is present on almost all the reference markets. Other brands include: Sopalin, Le Trèfle, Hakle, Softis, Nalys, Cosynel, KittenSoft, Lycke, Nicky, Papernet. A member of the UN Global Compact and the international WWF Climate Savers programme, the Sofidel Group considers sustainability a strategic factor with regards to growth and is committed to reducing its impact on natural capital and maximising social benefits, setting as objective the creation of shared added value for all stakeholders. Sofidel’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction targets to 2030 have been approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) as consistent with reductions required to keep warming to well-below 2°C, in line with the goals of the Paris Agreement.
The Role:
Sofidel UK currently recruiting for a dynamic and exciting Shipping Office Assistant to join our team in Leicester. The role will be based at our converting Plant in Hamilton, however, some flexibility on travelling to our sister Plant in Rothley is required for the role. Working on a full-time basis this permanent position predominantly works Monday - Friday 14:00 – 22:00, however due the nature of our business there may be the requirement to work alternative hours and/or weekends. This role would suit a confident administrative professional with strong experience operating in a busy logistics or customer facing environment. If you are an experienced Shipping/Transport professional looking for a new challenge, then why not join one of Europe’s most reputable paper hygiene manufacturers?
Main Duties:
- Issue the transport documents and relative travel documents for all outgoing goods from the Plant
- Create the picking/loading list for the warehouse ensuring accuracy
- Communicate with wider company departments on any issues that arise
- Completing customs paperwork punctually and precisely, issuing it to the correct customs authorities and relevant managers.
- Identify differences noted on the sales order of goods that are to be delivered and liaise with the relevant departments to rectify the issues
- Check the weight of shipped products against the value recorded on the system
- Identify differences in weight of shipped products compared to the registered value on the system
- Work in conjunction with relevant departments to problem solve and rectify differences on the system
- Support the corporate departments requiring assistance on topics of distribution logistics
- Guarantee the correct management of relevant processes in accordance with the group policies and procedures.
- Administrate and file all documentation produced ensuring compliance with company procedures
Additional Requirements:
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Good communication/telephone skills
- Ability to work in an organised manner
- Good IT skills / computer literate
- Deal with multiple tasks and prioritise
- SAP knowledge advantageous
- Ability to work within a team to solve problems and issues
- Previous experience of working in a transport/shipping department is desirable
Benefits of working for Sofidel:
- Competitive salary
- Salary sacrafice pension scheme
- Private Healthcare* (subject to passing a 6 month probationary period)
- Enhanced sick pay
- 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- The chance to work in an international Group and a concrete opportunity for professional growth
- Sofidel Language Learning Programme through innovative digital platform for you and one additional user, such as family member or friend.
