Logistics Coordinator

Owen Daniels; Livingston; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

10% matched pension

3x annual salary life assurance

Profit related bonus scheme

Job summary

Owen Daniels in Livingston, UK, is seeking a Logistics Coordinator to coordinate day-to-day freight, shipping and transport operations. The role requires accurate recording of production, inspection and test data and preparation of shipping and export documentation.

You'll liaise with freight providers, manage budget, maintain records in ERP systems, and support continuous improvements while ensuring ITAR compliance. Working hours Mon-Thu 8am-4:15pm, Fri 8am-3:15pm.

Qualifications

• Good understanding of the overall product process.
• Excellent attention to detail with a high level of accuracy.
• Strong IT skills to include Microsoft Office.
• Previous experience of ERP systems.
• Ability to understand and work to budgetary constraints.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication skills, with confidence to liaise effectively with external agencies, freight providers, subcontractors and internal stakeholders.
• Experience of quality auditing is desirable
• Previous export compliance experience desirable
• Ability to use initiatives and respond effectively to changes, issues or deviations from planned activities.
• Strong organisation and time-management skills with the ability to prioritise competing demands and meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Co-ordinate day to day freight, shipping and transport operations.
• Collate and maintain production, inspection and test information.
• Co-ordinate test rings and accurately record and input results.
• Prepare, check and control all shipping and export documentation.
• Ensure compliance with relevant export control and customs requirements.
• Support weekend working at month end and undertake overtime requirement to support operational requirements.
• Preparation of Metallographic samples following successful completion of training.
• Liaise with shipping and transport providers to co-ordinate movement of products by road, rail, sea and air.
• Organise miscellaneous transport services to support operational and business requirements.
• Work closely with shipping companies to maximise container and vehicle capacity while managing costs.
• Maintain accurate finished product records using ERP systems.
• Maintain records that are accurate, up to date, secure and readily retrievable.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvements.
• Coordinate activities with sub-contractors and intra-company process personnel.
• Participate in customer inspection and documentation reviews.
• Monitor expenditure against shipping budget and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Represent the shipping team at production and planning meetings.

Skills

Attention to detail

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Export compliance

Communication skills

Quality auditing

Numerical skills

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Logistics Coordinator

Permanent position

Global manufacturer of precision components

10% matched pension, 25 days holiday & life assurance

Overall Responsibilities of the Position

• Co-ordinate day to day freight, shipping and transport operations.
• Collate and maintain production, inspection and test information.
• Co-ordinate test rings and accurately record and input results.
• Prepare, check and control all shipping and export documentation.
• Ensure compliance with relevant export control and customs requirements.
• Support weekend working at month end and undertake overtime requirement to support operational requirements.
• Preparation of Metallographic samples following successful completion of training.

Key Area Responsibilities

• Liaise with shipping and transport providers to co-ordinate the movement of products by road, rail, sea and air.
• Organise miscellaneous transport services to support operational and business requirements.
• Work closely with shipping companies to maximise the efficient use of container and vehicle capacity whilst managing transportation costs effectively.
• Prepare and maintain all required certification, shipping, and export documentation, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Maintain accurate finished product records using Infoflo and other relevant business systems.
• Ensure records and information are accurate, up to date, secure and readily retrievable.
• Identify and support opportunities for continuous improvements.
• Liaise effectively with sub-contractors and intra-company process personnel to co-ordinate activities and resolve operational requirements.
• Participate in customer inspection and documentation reviews
• Assist with monitoring expenditure against shipping budget and identify opportunities to improve cost efficiency.
• Represent the shipping team at production, planning and other meetings providing updates as required.

Knowledge and Experience

• Good understanding of the overall product process is preferred.
• Excellent attention to detail with a high level of accuracy
• Strong IT skills to include Microsoft Office
• Previous experience of ERP systems
• Ability to understand and work to budgetary constraints
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication skills, with confidence to liaise effectively with external agencies, freight providers, subcontractors and internal stakeholders.
• Experience of quality auditing is desirable
• Previous export compliance experience desirable
• Ability to use initiatives and respond effectively to changes, issues or deviations from planned activities.
• Strong organisation and time-management skills with the ability to prioritise competing demands and meet tight deadlines.
• Comfortable communicating and working effectively with colleagues and stakeholders at all levels within the organisation.

Working Hours:

Monday - Thursday 8am - 4:15pm

Friday 8am - 3:15pm

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• 10% matched pension
• 3x annual salary life assurance
• Profit related bonus scheme

This position is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) which requires the jobholder to obtain certain authorisation or security clearances that will require interface with local and U.S. government authorities