Logistics clerk

Blue Arrow are recruiting a Logistics Clerk who will work within the UK Logistics teambased in Llantrisant

Hours of Work: Monday to Friday 8am - 4pm

Salary: £27,000 per annum

What you'll do:

· To facilitate the shipment of multiple product samples and orders to customers on a daily basis

· To liaise and arrange shipments by interaction with various courier and freight forwarder companies (e.g. DHL, UPS, Fedex etc)

· To collate/arrange required essential and correct paperwork documentation to accompany shipments (including invoices/USDA when necessary, Certificates of Analysis, Safety data sheets, dispatch e-mails)

· To assist in the preparation of samples/orders by labelling (printing and affixing labels), preparing documents (as listed above), and packaging correctly

· To liaise with other departments including R&D, QC, QA and production teams in order to advance product preparation ready for dispatch

· To help maintain the required level of Health and Safety and housekeeping within the sample/order dispatch area

· To carry out other duties as and when required as directed by Management

· Receipt, review and dispatch P UK and AG orders dispatched from Romania, China, USA and the UK to allow for invoicing

· Prepare accurately all customs documentation for the correct and timely import of goods arriving from factories -following Brexit guidelines for Romanian imports

· Review receipts of incoming stock and maintain an accurate stock record

· Liaise with transport and outsourced warehouse to ensure the timely arrival of incoming trucks and containers, and confirming outgoing orders are delivered

· Liaise with outsourced warehouse to ensure timely pick, pack and dispatch of orders

· Prepare accurately all dispatch documentation and ensure compliance with export

requirements relating to the dispatch of UK Bioprocessing orders, core product, and any

other shipping need

· Ensure dangerous goods qualification is up to date and issue DG paperwork when relevant (sea and road also may be a possibility)

· Provide sales offices with prompt shipping details and relevant shipping documents

· Follow up on outbound shipments to confirm delivery

· Maintain good and effective communication with the sales office

· Monthly stock reconciliation with outsourced warehouse to ensure the records match

· Problem solving of issues with stock records and dispatches

· File and archive documentation

What you'll need:

· IT literate with a good level of experience using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.

· Knowledge of the chemical sciences would be beneficial.

· SAP experience preferred, preferably in the logistics function.

· Excellent communication skills are required, with the ability to liaise effectively with people at all levels.

· Ability to respond quickly to demanding deadlines whilst maintaining high level of quality.

If you have the relevant skills and experience for the role, please apply.

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