Dispatch Coordinator - (Logistics)

Confidential; England; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential is seeking a Logistics Despatch Co-ordinator to join the inbound despatch team in the UK. This 37-hour week runs 07:30–16:00 Monday to Thursday and 07:30–12:30 on Friday, with overtime available on Saturday (time and a half) and Sunday (double time).

You will coordinate material flow through stores, packing, despatch and customs, liaise with freight providers and client teams, consolidate loads, and perform SAP-based shipment processing while supporting out-of-hours despatches as

Qualifications

• Experience in logistics despatch or inbound logistics is preferred.
• Proficiency with SAP for order picking and shipping.
• Strong numerical and analytical abilities; good literacy.
• Knowledge of health and safety practices in logistics operations.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate material flow through logistics stores, packing, despatch and customs processes to despatch/delivery to customers & sister sites.
• Liaise with 3rd party freight & customs providers, client logistics teams, inspection and certification personnel.
• Consolidate loads to maximise vehicle load fill and minimise despatches.
• Process shipments in SAP where possible; use manual shipments when necessary.
• Log all shipments in transit and support despatch/Shipping queries.
• Support out-of-hours despatches to meet customer needs.

Skills

Analytical & decision-making

Literacy & numeric aptitude

Teamwork

Health & safety awareness

Tools

SAP

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Logistics Despatch Co-ordinator - Days - 37hrs per week 07.30 - 16.00 M -TH, 07.30 - 12.30 FR Overtime available Saturday time and a half - Sunday - Double time

Job Description

Working within the Inbound Logistics Despatch team to support OE Logistics team on daily Despatch Co-ordination activity
Co-ordinate material flow through Logistics stores, Packing, Despatch & Customs processes through to Despatch/delivery to external Customer & Sister sites.
Liaise with Logistics 3rd Party freight & customs providers, & Client Logistics teams, Inspection and certification personnel.
Consolidate loads to create Van & Artic trailer consignments to maximise vehicle load fill and minimise number of despatches
Process all shipments through SAP where possible but utilising Manual shipment process where necessary
Manage & sort deliveries inbound
Support Inspection team in packing activity
Log all shipments in transit into system
Liaise with Freight forwarders, Transportation suppliers and drivers as required
Act as initial focal for any Despatch/Shipping related queries
Flexible working to support other logistics functions - including Military and Gear despatches where needed
Support Out of normal hours despatches where possible to support Customer need

Additional Description

Candidate skills & requirements

Technical Competencies

• Business process knowledge, in particular proven experience in Logistics and an understanding of Assembly Production principles.
• Inventory/Warehouse/Logistics Management background preferred
• Analytical and decision-making.
• Continuous improvement processes and techniques.
• Proficient in the use of SAP - minimum knowledge of order picking & shipping
• Proficient in the use of office systems - Outlook, word & Excel
• Literacy & numeric aptitude is essential
• Sound understanding of Health and Safety i.e. Manual Handling

Behavioural Competencies

• A team player who can develop a strong rapport with individuals
• Must be a good communicator, flexible and adaptive in approach
• Should be resilient and tenacious in style and approach - process accuracy is crucial
• Target achievement and results orientated - must be Customer focused
• Adapts and works effectively with a variety of priorities, situations, individuals or groups
• Adaptable to work in other areas of the logistics function
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workloads in a busy environment.