Job Description
With a reputation for excellence, this privately owned company, recognised for its organic and sustainable growth and its commitment to caring for its people, is seeking a Logistics Coordinator who will become a pivotal member of the supply chain team.
What’s in it for you?
* Work hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours a week
* Salary: Up to £35,000
* 25 days of annual leave
* Contributory pension scheme
* Equity partnership model
* Opportunity to join an ambitious company and enjoy a varied logistics role
Logistics Coordinator Responsibilities:
* Act as the key link between multiple suppliers and freight partners, taking responsibility for coordinating shipments between suppliers
* Oversee the movement of goods worldwide, ensuring each shipment is efficient, cost-effective, and dispatched promptly
* Thoroughly check and verify all shipping documentation and complete all necessary documentation, such as invoicing, packing lists, bills of lading, and import documents
* Work closely with the finance team to reconcile freight costs against invoices, ensuring precise freight accounting
* Ensure compliance by maintaining up-to-date knowledge of country-specific duty and commodity codes
* Monitor logistics performance, analysing metrics and data to generate reports and identify areas of improvement
* Become the key point of contact, internally and externally, for all logistics-related queries
* Support customers with logistics queries and resolving issues, in a prompt and professional manner
* Collaborate with colleagues across departments to keep everyone aligned and operations running smoothly
Logistics Coordinator Skills and Experience:
* Experienced in logistics and supply chain, ideally gained as a Logistics Coordinator with particular experience in freight management
* Possesses a proven track record of handling inbound and outbound shipments with a good understanding of document requirements to ensure prompt clearance of product
* Familiar with duty, commodity codes, and bills of lading matters
* Confident in dealing with and supporting customers, multiple suppliers, and freight partners
* Excellent administration skills, is detailed with a keen eye for detail
* IT literate, competent user of all Microsoft Office programs, in particular Excel, experience in tracking systems, ERP, and SAGE is also required
* Results-driven with a positive attitude and drive to complete each task to a high standard
* Enjoys being part of a collaborative team but also possesses the initiative to work independently