Job Description
Logistics Assistant
This is a fantastic opportunity to join our clients Logistics Department as a Logistics Assistant. In this role you will provide a cost effective Logistics solution to fully support the UK’s sales objectives. Working within a team providing support for Field Sales and Internal/External customers, ensuring all aspects of the business is being complete effectively. 1 day WFH is offered after 5 month probation is passed.
Your Role & Responsibilities
* Manage customer orders for Direct Delivery
* Schedule the arrival and quantities from factories in line with order book.
* Maximise the quality, cost and efficiency of the movement and storage of goods
* Communicate with factories to control inbound haulage and escalate any issue.
* Plan direct delivery to customer including booking slot management
* Plan 3PL warehouse intake volumes
* Liaise with factory, 3PL, DP and sales for intake plan
* Maintain efficient import shipping records and database.
* Provide accurate lead time and delivery information to the related department
* Maximising direct deliveries by arranging monitoring and reporting; keep a constant vigil for all direct delivery possibility.
* Assist Inbound / Logistics manager where appropriate
* Minimise inbound logistics cost such as demurrage, CY storage and freight costs
Skills, Education & Experience
* Good overview of the commercial process, production planning and retail interface / order fulfilment.
* Strong analytical skills
* Logical common sense and proactive approach to business
* Excellent communication skills
* Experience working in an SCM environment.
* Upper-intermediate knowledge of standard PC based Microsoft applications, in particular Excel
Your Benefits
* 9% Employer Contribution into your Pension
* Life Assurance
* Private Healthcare (including optical & dental) for you and your family
* 25 Days’ Annual Leave (+ Public Holidays)
* Staff Discount
* Subsidised Cafeteria