Poundland & Dealz
Ocean Freight & Origin Co-ordinator - Clothing Lead
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About The Role
Join us here at Poundland & Dealz as an Ocean Freight & Origin Co-ordinator – Clothing Lead, in our Central Supply Chain team. The role is based at our Watford office, with flexibility to work from home two days per week.
As Ocean Freight & Origin Co-ordinator – Clothing Lead, you will support the Clothing team with Freight on Board tracking and critical path timelines. Working in partnership with Supply Chain, Merchandising, Sourcing and Shipping teams, and FOB suppliers, the Ocean Freight & Origin team, work to optimise ocean freight supply chain processes and capacity, to minimise ocean freight supply chain issues and mitigate risk in the ocean freight supply chain processes.
In This Role You Will
- Responsible for producing weekly reporting to track FOB PO critical path and providing detail into the weekly FOB critical path pack with a particular focus on the on-time shipping of newness/fashion products to support the Clothing activity plan
- Work with shipment Origin Teams and Poundland Supply Chain Teams, monitoring goods movement from supplier to point of shipment
- Use reporting to proactively manage upcoming milestone deadlines
- Provide insightful analysis to the Clothing merchandising team on ordering best practices
- Liaise with Imports & Customs team to ensure a fully coordinated process of stock movement from Origin to DCs
- Manage Origin Container Allocation, Utilisation and Shipment Handover
- Actively seek & implement cost saving initiatives – Cargo Consolidation etc. including helping to deliver a reliable estimate of volume ordered to support in load building
- Action & Resolve any Queries Raised by Origin Vendors/CFS Warehouses concerning Goods receipt i.e. Docs and Goods Qty and Description match
- Work with Supply Chain teams to report on any shipment issues
- Collaborate with supply chain partners to drive cost savings
- Assess and mitigate risks e.g. Seasonal Goods tracking, Shipping Delays, National Holidays -CNY, EID Etc.
- Work with shipping partner to identify areas of industry best practice
- Supporting with GM and FMCG Ocean Freight and Origin in colleagues absence.
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About You
You will be in an Ocean Freight or Supply Chain role with experience of Freight on Board supply chain. Previous experience of working within a large and fast-paced environment is essential and working knowledge of the Clothing Retail sector is preferred. You will be able to demonstrate strong organisational and planning skills, clear and concise communication skills and strong attention to detail.
We Offer Rewards That Go Beyond The Payslip, Including
- 10% employee discount card with increased discount events over the year.
- Celebrate your birthday, you’ll get an extra day off for your birthday.
- 28 days holiday a year inc banks, rising by one day a year up to 33 days.
- Annual bonus scheme, with the opportunity to earn up to 10% of your base salary.
- Free parking onsite.
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- My Staff Shop, giving you an amazing number of discounts and shopping vouchers.
- For those unexpected moments, our partnership with stream enables you to access up to 50% of your monthly earned wages early, along with savings and financial advice.
- Training and development opportunities, we want you to grow your career with us, be that through one of the qualifications we offer or internal programmes, this role can be just the first step.
- Plus, life assurance, loyalty service awards and people's pension.
Bring your energy, teamwork, and get stuck in approach — and we’ll help you build your career with us!
We’re committed and proud to our inclusive culture, and that starts with the recruitment and selection process. If you require a reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process, please do share this with us on your application form and we’ll make every effort to meet your needs.
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