Logistics Coordinator

Legrand; Reading; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global specialist in electrical and digital infrastructures is seeking a Logistics Coordinator to join the team in Reading, UK. This role involves managing transportation for customer orders and ensuring compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate should have 2-3 years of logistics experience, GCSE level education, and strong skills in communication and multitasking. This opportunity includes a comprehensive benefits package and a focus on customer satisfaction.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

401K match

Paid time off (PTO) and holiday pay

Short-term and long-term disability benefits

Paid time off to volunteer

Active Employee Resource Group network

Qualifications

• 2-3 years working in a logistics-based environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee transportation management of completed orders.
• Request and review quotes from freight providers.
• Plan, book transport & track orders.
• Prepare shipping documents for compliance.
• Complete auditing of customs declarations.

Skills

Competent computer skills Microsoft Office, particularly Excel

Ability to multitask and prioritize workload

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Customer-oriented approach

Team player interacting with various personnel

Education

GCSE Level or equivalent

Job description

Ata Glance

Legrand has an exciting opportunity for a Logistics Coordinator to join the Starline Team in Reading, UK. The Logistics Coordinator is responsible for overseeing the transportation management of completed customer orders in accordance with the regulatory guidelines of governing bodies from the UK plant to the customers facility.

What Will You Do?

Logistics Duties:

• Requesting & reviewing quotes from freight service providers
• Planning, booking transport & tracking orders by various methods to customers
• Serve as a point of contact with internal departments, customers and external partners
• Prepare and manage necessary shipping documents to ensure all operations comply with national and international laws, regulations and customs procedure

Compliance Responsibilities:

• Completing auditing of customs declarations and reporting back to the Logistics Team Leader on any compliance issues
• Following up non-compliance with customs brokers and/or freight service providers
• Applying to Chamber of Commerce for Certificates of Origin, ATRs, EUR1 and other documents
• Issuing Import or Export instructions to freight forwarders

Qualifications

Education: GCSE Level or equivalent

Experience: 2-3 years working in a logistics-based environment

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:

• Competent computer skills Microsoft office, particularly Excel
• Ability to multitask, prioritize their workload based on business demand and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to interact effectively with diverse parties and negotiate favorable terms with suppliers and carriers
• A strong customer-oriented approach to ensure satisfaction with delivery schedules and resolve queries
• Team player able to interact with various personnel from a wide range of departments within a high demand business environment

Company Info

About Legrand

Legrand is the global specialist in electrical and digital building infrastructures. Our comprehensive offering of solutions for residential, commercial, and data center markets makes us a benchmark for customers worldwide. We harness technological and societal trends with lasting impacts on buildings with the purpose of improving life by transforming the spaces where people live, work, and meet with electrical and digital infrastructures and connected solutions that are simple, innovative, and sustainable. Legrand is a global, publicly traded company listed on the Euronext (Legrand SA EPA: LR). For more information, visit www.legrandgroup.com/en

About Legrand North and Central America

Legrand, North & Central America (LNCA) is a leader in the AV, Lighting & Controls, Electrical, and Data Center markets. LNCA offers comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as distinctive benefits like a high employer 401K match, paid time off (PTO) and holiday pay, short-term and long-term disability benefit plans, above-benchmark paid maternity and parental leave, bonus opportunities in accordance with the Company’s incentive plans, paid time off to volunteer, and an active/growing Employee Resource Group network. For more information, visit legrand.us

About Legrand’s Data Center Power and Control Division

The industry-leading brands of Approved Networks, Ortronics, Raritan, Server Technology, and Starline empower Legrand’s Data, Power & Control to produce innovative solutions for data centers, building networks, and facility infrastructures. Our division designs, manufactures, and markets world-class products for a more productive and sustainable future. The exceptional reliability of our technologies results from decades of proven performance and a dedication to research and development.

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