LCL Operations Coordinator

JR United Kingdom; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in Maidstone is looking for a candidate for a dynamic role that blends LCL coordination with FCL support. The position entails engaging with various teams to manage bookings and operational tasks effectively. The ideal candidate should possess a strong background in logistics and supply chain management, along with professional proficiency in English. Attractive salary and bonuses await the successful applicant.

Benefits

Competitive salary with biannual bonus

Health cash plan

Access to wellness platform and discounts

Free parking

Respectful working environment

Opportunities for training and development

Qualifications

• Knowledge of LCL is advantageous.
• Good operational knowledge preferred.
• Knowledge of logistics and supply chain management is required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all LCL import, export, and cross trade bookings.
• Provide operational support for FCL shipments including booking and tracking.
• Collaborate with various teams for efficient handling of logistics.

Skills

Knowledge of logistics

IT literate

Professional-level proficiency in English

Job description

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Powered by industry-leading Metro technology, Metro deliver import/export air, ocean and road freight forwarding, supply chain management, logistics and specialised services in retail, manufacturing and chemicals. At Metro, its our innovative technologies, pushing of boundaries, and most importantly, our employees that sets us apart.

Metro is searching for an ambitious individual to make this new and exciting role their own. We offer great training and career progression in a dynamic operationally driven team.

Our values consist of our people being Brave, Honest, Innovative, Proactive and being Committed to our mission to drive value to our clients’ supply chains by solving problems with bespoke solutions and constantly innovating our technology.

Key Responsibilities:

LCL Co-ordination

• To co-ordinate all LCL import, export and cross trade bookings.
• Liaise with head of LCL in order to drive development of LCL product.
• Collaborate with the import and export operations team in order to book as per the LCL co load policy.
• Collaborate with overseas partners in order to process bookings,
• Collaborate and liaise with the transport team in order to book LCL collections and deliveries.
• Collaborate with UK warehouse operations for consolidations, devanning.
• Identify opportunities where we have sufficient volume to load own consols.
• Communicate with chosen NVOCC’s and overseas partners. Attend quarterly meetings with Head of LCL where necessary.
• Control of costs for consols and ensure all accurate input of accruals and revenues into Metro systems.

FCL Support

• Provide operational support as required for FCL shipments, including booking, tracking, and troubleshooting.
• Assist in liaising with carriers and freight forwarders to ensure smooth handling of FCL cargo.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of FCL market trends, pricing, and carrier performance

Job & Candidate Requirements:

• Working Hours are Mon – Fri 8.30am-5pm, office based.
• Professional-level proficiency in English, both written and verbal and being IT literate.
• Knowledge of LCL is advantageous.
• Good operational knowledge preferred.
• Knowledge of logistics and supply chain management is required.

Why choose Metro?

• Competitive salary including a bonus which is paid twice a year!
• Access to our benefits, discounts and wellness platform including offers on gym memberships, a wide range of restaurants, retail and much more.
• Health cash plan.
• Octopus Electric Vehicle car scheme.
• Free parking.
• Respectful working environment.
• Plenty of opportunities for training and development

Why choose Metro?

• Competitive salary including a bonus which is paid twice a year!
• Access to our benefits, discounts and wellness platform including offers on gym memberships, a wide range of restaurants, retail and much more.
• Health cash plan.
• Octopus Electric Vehicle car scheme.
• Free parking.
• Respectful working environment.
• Plenty of opportunities for training and development