Logistics Coordinator
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| Job Type | Permanent / Full Time |
| Area | Hertfordshire, England |
| Sector | Transport / Logistics / Drivers - Freight Forwarding / Shipping |
| Salary | Competitive |
| Start Date | ASAP |
| Advertiser | remoteapi |
| Job Ref | 582051 |
| Job Views | 187 |
- Description
- LOGISTICS COORDINATOR
An exciting opportunity has arisen in a multi-billion dollar, global food business, based in Cheshunt, Hertfordshire. To support their continued growth and development, they are recruiting for a Logistics Coordinator to join their fantastic clients Import Logistics team.
They are looking for somebody who is eager to join a busy team in a fast-moving business. This would ideally suit somebody who has been in a similar role for 2+ years.
Ideal candidate will need to be immediate advanced in Excel as this role is spreadsheet orientated. Experience of European and international sea freight container shipping is essential for this role.
The Role
Duties & Responsibilities will include but not limited to:
• Log & Track all shipments
• Scheduling of all contracts and shipments directly with suppliers
• Establish freight rates directly with shippers and hauliers
• Establish and verify duty rates
• Ensure all documentation with regard to import regulations with the EEC is in order and correct
• Liaise with nominated clearing agents
• Timely and accurate completion of import and export customs entries and declarations
• Update inhouse computer system in accordance with the company’s day to day business practices
(system currently being updated)
• Liaise with clearing agents in a timely manner to ensure that all documentation is in order and presented to them to avoid excess handling charges
• Work with the senior management team to ensure a smooth process
• Providing goods traceability reports for Technical Department
• Adhering to the full requirement of the role with respect to Food Safety Legality and Quality, In line with Food Safety & Quality Policy
• Support other colleagues or departments when necessary
• Any other reasonable request
The Person
• 2-3 years + in Logistics/shipping/transport – import (essential)
• Knowledge of EU and non-EU import and export processes
• Producing and dealing with international shipping documentation
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment - working to deadlines and changes ability to react to short notice changes to suit operational requirements
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Proactive, ability to work using own initiative
• Ability to work in a team
• Interpersonal skills
• Communication
• Flexible approach
• Solid Administration skills
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Excellent organisational skills
• Be competent in use of Microsoft Office applications
o Intermediate to advanced in Excel
This job description is intended as a guide to the main responsibilities and duties of the position and is not as an exhaustive list of tasks.
What’s on offer:
• Hybrid working after probation
• Hours 08.30 – 5.00 with 1 hour lunch
• Salary will depend on experience
• 22 days holiday, increasing to 24 after 5 years’ service and 27 after 10 years
• Private health scheme and cash plan (optional)
• Death service and long-term sickness benefit successful completion of probation