Logistics Coordinator

Kenect Recruitment; Cannock; On-site; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Cannock is seeking a detail-oriented Logistics Coordinator to manage supply chain processes and ensure efficient logistics operations. Candidates should have experience in freight management and documentation creation, alongside strong communication skills. This permanent office-based role offers a competitive salary of £35,000 and benefits including 25 days of annual leave and a contributory pension scheme.

Benefits

25 days of paid annual leave

Contributory pension scheme

Company employee share scheme after 1 year

Qualifications

• Experience in freight management and/or tracking systems.
• Competent on Microsoft Office programs.
• Experience in documentation for inbound and outbound shipments.
• Knowledge of duty and commodity codes.
• Confidence working with overseas suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with suppliers to optimise logistics processes.
• Coordinate all outbound and inbound shipments.
• Ensure all shipping documentation is checked and verified.
• Complete all documentation for shipments.
• Maintain logistics policies and procedures.
• Resolve customer service issues related to delivery.
• Monitor and report logistic performance.

Skills

Freight management expertise

Proficient in Microsoft Excel

Documentation creation

Knowledge of commodity codes

Communication with suppliers

Team collaboration

Tools

SAGE

ERP systems

Job description

Job description : Job Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Logistics Coordinator to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in managing the supply chain process, ensuring efficient transportation and logistics operations. This position requires strong analytical skills and effective communication abilities to coordinate with various stakeholders, including overseas suppliers, carriers, and internal teams.

This is a permanent position for the right person! Office based hours, 37.5 hour's per week. Competitive salary of £35,000 with 25 days of paid annual leave, contributory pension scheme, company employee share scheme following 1 year service.

Duties

• Liaise with global suppliers and ensuring efficient and cost effective movement of goods to optimise processes and minimise transportation costs.
• Coordinate and monitor all outbound and inbound shipments, working closely with forwarding agents to ensure prompt and timely dispatch and receipt of documentation.
• Ensure all shipping documentation is thoroughly checked and verified before dispatch. Accurately measure, record and reconcile freight costs to invoices, working closely with the finance team.
• Responsibly for completing all documentation for inbound and and outbound shipments, such as commercial invoice, packing list, BOL and any country specific import requirements.
• planning and maintaining logistics policies and procedures. Keeping up to date specific duty ad code records.
• Resolve customer service issues related to delivery, addressing concerns and providing solutions to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Monitor and report logistic performance, analysing key metrics and identifying opportunities for improvements.

Essential Skills

• Experienced in freight management and / or tracking systems, ERP, purchase systems and preferably SAGE .
• Competent on Microsoft Office programs, in particular excel.
• Experienced in documentation creation and requirements for handling of inbound and outbound shipments to ensure prompt clearance of product.
• Knowledge and familiar with duty, commodity codes and BOL matters.
• Confident working wit overseas suppliers and customers.
• Open to department multi-skilling as part of a collaborative team.

If you feel you could be the right person please apply or call 01922 892 169 Elisha Kenect Recruitment