Job Description

JOB TITLE: Logistics Assistant Manager

DEPARTMENT: Logistics

RESPONSIBLE TO: Logistics Manager

About Norty

Norty Ltd, parent company to 11 leading clothing brands, is excited to announce an opportunity to join our?Logistics team.

For over two decades, Norty and its portfolio of brands have supplied top-quality garments to decorators and embroiderers in the printwear and promotions market. Our brand family includes the hugely popular AWDis, ProRTX, and Henbury.

From hoodies and t-shirts to performance wear and sustainable ranges, Norty offers an unparalleled choice of colours, designs, and fabrics to meet customer needs across the UK, Europe, and the USA. Learn more: www.norty.com

VISION - To be the world's canvas for self-expression

MISSION - To create incredible blank clothing that people love to make, sell and wear.

VALUES

Our core values guide the way we do business. They sum up what our business stands for, influence our organisation culture and drive why we do things. It is expected that our team live and breathe the following values:

Do the right thing - We take active responsibility for delivering the best blanks at the best price while ensuring we are ethical and transparent in our processes. Empowered individually and as a team, we make changes and take proactive decisions autonomously to do the right thing by our customers and suppliers. Our principals are never compromised.

Work together - acting as one we deliver a sum greater than our individual parts. Our varied skills and resources broaden and enhance the personalised solutions we offer distributors, customers and end users. We achieve so much more by collaborating closely with our teams, clients. and suppliers.

Do it with passion - We are passionate about the impact our clothing makes to those who make it, our team, the businesses who sell it and those who wear it. We want to deliver unrivalled quality, value and choice that is right each time. Our passion gives us the energy, courage and care to go beyond the expected. We love what we do.

Do what you can to make the world a better place - We do what we can to make the world a better place. Continually looking for opportunities to make a positive change both near and far, breaking old patterns to deliver real improvements and lead the way.

Never stand still - Change is constant, that's why we never stand still - we adapt, and generate innovations based on leading the market and offering curated options, this means listening, learning and evolving. We are humble and genuine in our pursuit of being better every day.

The Role

The Logistics Assistant Manager supports the Logistics Manager in overseeing all import, shipping, and 3PL operations to ensure efficient, accurate, and timely delivery of goods. This role plays a key part in coordinating international logistics from suppliers in Asia (notably Pakistan, Bangladesh, and China) to customers across the UK, Europe, and the USA.

Responsibilities

Ensure accurate and timely distribution of all required import and shipping documentation to relevant internal and external stakeholders. Maintain and update the Advance Shipping Notice (ASN) tracker to reflect real-time shipment statuses. Enter and amend all relevant shipping data within the business system promptly and accurately. Provide distributors and 3PLs with complete and compliant shipping documentation. Prepare and circulate a daily shipment report covering all in-transit shipments. Track and review delivery schedules for all customers, ensuring on-time deliveries to prevent additional costs. Compile and distribute weekly SKU-level container reports to maintain full visibility of in-transit goods. Liaise with 3PL providers to coordinate incoming shipments, ensuring all required documentation is provided and up to date. Oversee and control all stock movements and transfers related to 3PL operations. Collaborate closely with 3PL's to maintain the ongoing fulfilment of outgoing bookings and ensure timely customer deliveries. Source and compare quotations for ad hoc shipments, securing necessary internal approvals. Support the optimisation of freight costs and the reduction of delays or demurrage charges. Develop, document, and maintain clear process flows and instructional documents for all logistics functions. Assist Logistics Manager with leading, supporting, and developing the logistics team to ensure a high-performing and engaged workforce. Work collaboratively with internal departments (e.g. Procurement, Sales, Finance) to resolve logistics-related issues. Deputise for the Logistics Manager as required, ensuring operational continuity and consistent decision-making.
Skills & Qualifications

Proven experience in international logistics, imports, or supply chain management. Strong working knowledge of shipping documentation, Incoterms, and customs processes. Experience managing imports from Pakistan, Bangladesh and China. Proficiency in ERP, logistics systems and Microsoft Excel. Excellent organisational skills with high attention to detail. Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities. Experience in team leadership and team development. Commercial and operational awareness. Problem solving and decision making. Continuous improvement mindset.
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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 30,000.00-34,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress Company events Company pension Cycle to work scheme Enhanced maternity leave Enhanced paternity leave Free parking Life insurance On-site parking
Work Location: In person