Imports & Warehouse Specialist

Prime Plastics, Sindos, Central Macedonia, Greece (Hybrid)

PRIME PLASTICS is a Vinmar Company:

Vinmar is a global marketing and distribution company that brings value to the world’s leading producers and users of plastics and chemicals through the supply of best-in-class products and tailored business solutions.

With over 45 years of experience and success, Vinmar has grown into one of the world’s largest plastics and chemicals marketing and distribution companies. The company has over 50 offices in more than 35 countries with sales in excess of 110 countries.

We have a truly global commercial footprint while providing our customers and partners with the local intimacy they require and value. At the core of our business is our strict adherence to international compliance standards and Vinmar’s business ethics and code of conduct policy.

Purpose of Job:

Coordinate activities related to inventory and warehouse management and assist in import operations in Europe.

Warehousing:

• Manage the stock reconciliation monthly basis.
• Update working instructions with regards to warehousing.
• Contract management with main warehouses in Europe.
• Responsible for non-conforming cases with warehouses.
• Vendor creation process and vendor data change management.
• Handle inquiries about payments of warehouse about their invoices.
• ISO9001-related activities such as vendor assessment, change of procedures, meeting notes etc.
• Monitor storage capacity versus business’s needs.
• Control import volumes by port and check if there is storage capacity in the respective warehouses.
• Warehouse loss allowance report and control.
• Use the cost model analysis to support the new warehouse set up decision.
• Manage the annual stock counting within the top 5 warehouses in Europe.

Imports:

• Handle import and export documentation, including customs declarations, bills of lading, EUR1, ATR1, Certificate of Origin and other shipping documents.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations related to imports and exports.
• Coordination with European warehouses to ensure timely customs clearance, material inbound in stock, and delivery of goods.
• Coordination with overseas suppliers to ensure orders ship within the time agreed.
• Track and Trace shipments to ensure we provide accurate arrival dates to warehouses and to customer locations.
• Handle operational issues that arise and escalate internally stakeholders as necessary.
• Solve claims for damage material and material loss.
• Monitor and report on import/export activities such as shipment status / demurrage /detention charges.

Knowledge and Expertise:

• Communications – Effectively presents and receives information both orally and in writing. Listens and gets clarification. Participates well in meetings.
• Team Player – Works cooperatively, interfaces effectively; gains confidence and trust of others; recognizes strengths and limitations of self and others.
• Adaptability – Responds resourcefully to rapid change and ambiguity. Works constructively under pressure.
• Decision Making & Judgement – Assess the importance, urgency and risk associated with each situation and takes actions which are timely and in the best interest of the company.
• Quality of Work – The value of work produced by the employee and the thoroughness, accuracy, neatness and acceptability of work completed. Accurately checking processes and tasks and handling issues in a timely manner.
• Job Knowledge – Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of his/her key responsibilities and keeps abreast of trends and changes in the field.

• A college degree is required with a preference for a focus on logistics or business.
• 1 - 3 years of working experience.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office with advanced Excel skills and SAP.
• Fluent in English.

Reporting To:

Import & Warehousing Manager, Europe

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