Skill Set

Logistics, Incoterm, SAP, Manufacturing,

An exciting new instruction for a key client and global manufacturing organisation for an International Logistics Co-ordinator,  which is being presented on a fixed term contract basis initially for a minimum of 6 months with every chance it will be continued thereafter.

 

The full job description is outlined below but the main criteria we are looking for is:

Previous experience in a similar logistics related role

Some knowledge of INCOterm

Great IT skills, with any experience using SAP helpful but NOT considered essential.

The ability to analyse and interpret data

Related decision making

With any foreign language skills considered an advantage but not essential.

 

Rate of Pay & Hours:

This position is paying an extremely favourable hourly rate and you will be working 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

Monday to Thursday 9am – 5pm and Friday 9am – 4.30pm

Free parking is also available.

 

What will I be doing?

The main purpose of the role is to ensure, prepare and arrange the timely delivery of international and intercompany customers’ orders.

 

In addition you will:

Work closely with the intercompany and export customer service teams to ensure orders are released on time and aligned to the correct date 

Work with the supply planning and production planning teams to ensure the customer orders can be fulfilled on time

Work closely with the Stock Control and Material Movement Coordinators to ensure the stock is available at the right time

Work closely with the 3PL teams on the processing of the outbound deliveries

Work on the production of export deliveries and process all export documentation

Facilitate the shipping of products from either the clients’ own warehouses or a partner 3PL to the customers’ delivery location

Arrange the release of stock on a FIFO (first in, first out) basis

Arrange transportation and orchestrate deliveries to meet customer demand with little to no delay, checking credit and quarantine status. If required to ship under quarantine, ensure that this is done in compliance with company procedures. Arrange production of all necessary shipping documentation including Shipping Notes, Dangerous Goods Notes, EUR1, ATR, and Commercial Invoices

Continually reviews freight costs and transportation rates to keep costs down where possible

Streamline shipping and transportation processes where possible

Arrange the return of stock from a customer when needed and approved by management, following C&D approved processes

What Skills & Competencies are we looking for?

Excellent communication and influencing skills

Good professional knowledge of INCOterm 

Self-motivated with the ability to plan ahead and use initiative

Confident user of IT systems

Ability to analyse and interpret data to make accurate and expedient decisions

Excellent organization and time-management skills and proven ability in prioritizing workload and work independently and to deadlines

Commercially aware with a clear focus on driving excellent financial & commercial performance. Ability to create reports and interrogate systems 

Able to respond positively to change

Excellent customer service skills with the ability to build appropriate professional, friendly and accessible relationships with people who use the service.

Being proficient 

Analytical and numerate

Achievement of targets and strategic objectives

Proactive solutions and problem solving abilities

If you would like to be considered for this exciting opportunity and have the experience and knowledge we are seeking, then please email your CV as a matter of urgency.

 

 

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