Logistics Coordinator

Hunting; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Hunting is seeking a logistics professional to manage daily operations for equipment shipments by air, sea and road. You will liaise with customers and agents to meet delivery requirements and maintain compliant VAT, tariffs and certificates of origin.

You will support improvements in logistics processes, prepare reports, and ensure accurate documentation and records for import/export activities. This role is site-based in Aberdeen.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of logistics/supply chain roles.
• Experience with import/export procedures and related certificates.
• Familiarity with HM Customs & Excise regulations.
• Experience with multi-modal transport (air/sea/road).
• Numerical literacy in business contexts.
• Proficient in Excel and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily logistics operations for equipment shipments (air, sea, road) to customers and suppliers locally, nationally and worldwide.
• Coordinate with customers/agents on delivery requirements and timelines.
• Resolve issues related to delays or damaged goods and ensure proper documentation.
• Ensure compliance with HMRC requirements and international trade laws for imports/exports.
• Quote freight costs, manage supplier relationships and review freight invoices.
• Maintain records, incoterms, tariff codes and certificates of origin for shipments.
• Collaborate with internal teams to align logistics needs with business goals.

Skills

Logistics experience

Import & export procedures

HMRC regulations

Multi-modal transport

Numeric literacy

Excel proficiency

English proficiency

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

• Accountable for daily logistics operations to ensure complete shipping and transportation (Air, Sea and Road) of all equipment to customers and suppliers locally, nationally and worldwide for all Hunting Energy Services Ltd divisions in a timely and efficient manner
• Liaising with customers and/or their agents on delivery requirements
• Addressing and resolving any issues related to delayed shipments or damaged goods
• Following established company processes for all HM Revenue and Customs requirements, enquiries and visits ensuring that all import/export activities comply with company policy as well as with local, country and international law
• Ensuring all relevant shipping documentation is present and correct and accompanies the equipment to be dispatched
• Obtaining competitive quotes for freight costs and actioning accordingly
• Building and maintaining relationships with internal stakeholders, suppliers, transport companies and other logistics partners, ensuring optimal performance
• Reviewing and approving freight forwarder invoices
• Responsible for managing imports, ensuring all goods are imported correctly using appropriate HMRC authorisation where applicable (IPR / CW / TA), reviewing and correcting use of Tariff codes where necessary, ensuring correct use of CPC Codes and incoterms
• Facilitating the definition and implementation of the organisations Incoterms
• Managing the maintenance of records on all despatches, imports and exports, via the Export/Import and Delivery registers
• Generating and applying for relevant Certificates of Origin, EUR 1, Arab Certificate of Origin
• Confirming and assigning commodity codes to products (with assistance from Sales / Technical teams)
• Confirming and assigning origin of goods to ERP & CIPL (with assistance from Supply Chain teams and suppliers where required)
• Active involvement and identification of continuous improvement with Hunting’s logistics processes and Writing standard operating procedures and work instructions for logistics operations.
• Accountable and responsible along with the Logistics Compliance Manager to ensure all logistics functions and customs duties and VAT payments are implemented and performed in accordance with all the company’s relevant policies, procedures and practices to meet requirements supporting short and long-term business needs
• Assisting in managing logistics budgets, tracking costs, and working on cost-saving initiatives
• Using data and key performance metrics to track operational performance, prepare reports and present findings to the Logistics Compliance Manager
• Collaborating with internal departments such as sales, rentals, supply chain and stores to ensure alignment of logistics needs and performance

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

Essential:

• Working job knowledge within a Logistics / Supply Chain or similar role
• Good working knowledge and experience of import and export procedures, including relevant certificates
• Good working knowledge of current HM Customs & Excise regulations and standards
• Multi-modal, domestic/international/local transportation experience
• Financial and Numeric literacy within a business environment
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs, particularly Excel
• Proficient in spoken and written English

Desirable:

• Knowledge and experience of the Supply Chain within a manufacturing environment
• Relevant shipping experience, with knowledge and understanding of shipping Dangerous Goods
• Knowledge and experience of business ERP system, ideally Microsoft D365

Personal Qualities:

• Excellent communication (both written and oral), influencing and interpersonal skills
• Strong focus on compliance
• High levels of drive and personal accountability
• Positive mental attitude
• Logical thinker with structured problem-solving ability
• Strong team collaboration skills
• High degree of integrity and professionalism

This position is based on site.