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Logistics/Shipping Coordinator

Scout Recruiting LTD
Posted 12 days ago, valid for 21 days
Location

Stamford, GB PE9 1PA, England

Salary

£28,000 - £33,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

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  • My client in Stamford is hiring a Logistics Coordinator/Shipping Export Coordinator to support logistics and compliance requirements.
  • The role is a full-time permanent position with a salary range of £22,000 to £30,000 depending on experience.
  • Candidates are expected to have some experience in Supply Chain or Logistics, although it is not essential.
  • Key responsibilities include managing freight shipments, liaising with logistics providers, and ensuring accurate shipping documentation.
  • The ideal candidate should have excellent attention to detail, good communication skills, and must be located within a one-hour drive from the office.

My client, a reputable company in the local area of Stamford are now recruiting for a Logistics Coordinator/Shipping Export Coordinator. You will be reporting to the Shipping & Logistics Expert Manager & Purchasing Manager and your role will be to support the logistics in meeting the Logistics and Compliance requirements of the business ensuring internal and external customer expectations are met.

This is a full time Monday to Friday permanent role with a salary of 22k - 30k DOE. In addition, there is an excellent non salaried package.

Key responsibilities:

Support and meet the daily requirements all company departments by sourcing cost effective freight solutions to meet the needs of the Plant and Customer.

Manage and utilize reporting / booking tools and databases to support data collection for analysis and day to day operations.

Liaise and negotiate with 3rd party logistics providers to obtain best rates and service levels.

Hi-light, record and action any carrier issues.

Manage freight shipments to ensure on time collection and delivery, meeting the requirements of the customer

Work closely with all Departments to ensure shipping documentation is accurate and Customs compliant.

Liaise with local Chamber of Commerce to apply for shipping certs.

Support operational aspects of the freight pay process in order to close out and process invoices in a timely manner, working with Finance Department. Includes raising of purchase orders utilizing sage software.

Communicate any shipping / transportation issues to All / Relevant Department.

Identify and support cost reduction initiatives, support cross functional initiatives within Logistics scope.

Support preparation of month end reporting.

Assist & participate in freight /transportation service provider review meetings.

Assist & participate in internal meetings with Project Managers to understand Logistics requirements.

Key Skills:

Excellent attention to detail required to understand Logistics requirements and completion of documentation.

Supply Chain / Logistics experience would be beneficial, but not essential.

Some knowledge and experience in National and International Transportation would be beneficial, but not essential.

Good Verbal/Written Communication skills. Ability to communicate and cooperate cross functionally with all Supply Chain Departments and Freight partners.

Forward critical thinking to identify potential issues / gaps in processes

Motivated to achieve customer satisfaction.

Microsoft skills mandatory and including Excel.

Must be within 1 hour drive from the office

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