Logistics Coordinator (Hertfordshire Area)

Aerospheres; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Aerospheres, a Krayden company, is seeking a Logistics Coordinator in Hemel Hempstead to organise the freight for both domestic and international shipments. You will prepare shipping documents, invoices, airway bills, dangerous goods notes and certificates of conformity, ensuring accuracy and compliance.

The role involves arranging safe transport, liaising with freight agents, providing customers with airway bills, coordinating with the warehouse, and issuing customs instructions.

Qualifications

• Experience within the Supply Chain Management or Logistics is compulsory.
• Thorough understanding of export and import requirements and customs procedures.
• Knowledge of regulation for carriage of hazardous material.
• Proven ability to work in a team or independently.
• Strong IT skills including Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Flexible to meet business requirements and KPIs.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• To organise a safe and secure transportation of all shipments
• To produce all documentation - Despatch Notes, Invoices, Airway Bills, Dangerous Goods Notes etc.
• Identifying Country of Origin, Tariff codes and Value for customs when required
• Ensuring shipments are processed in a time manner to meet company’s expectations and KPIs
• Liaise with all freight agents and couriers for collection of the shipments and dealing with any queries that arise
• To provide customers with details of Airway bills and any other relevant documentation
• To coordinate with the warehouse team in the preparation of shipping documents
• Issuing custom clearance instructions for all imports and exports of the company
• Any other duties assigned by the Logistics Manager/Operations Director

Skills

Supply chain

Logistics

Export/Import

Hazardous goods

Excel

Communication skills

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

Outlook

Job description

Candidates within 10 miles of Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire preferred.

About us

Aerospheres, a Krayden company, is a trusted aerospace material supplier, providing the aviation industry with innovative solutions and exceptional, responsive service for over 30 years.

Since 1990, Aerospheres has been a reliable aerospace material distributor in the UK, supplying the commercial airline and MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul) sectors with a complete range of high-quality materials. Today, more than 800 airlines and maintenance facilities worldwide depend on our robust logistics network and our ability to source and deliver even the most hard-to-find materials - often with same-day or next-day turnaround.

Job Purpose:

As the Logistics Coordinator you will be responsible to organise the freight in accordance with our company and customer's requirements for both domestic and international shipments.

Your routine tasks will involve preparing shipping documents, invoices, airway bills, dangerous goods notes and enclosing manufacturer's certificate of conformity.

Key Responsibilities:

• To organise a safe and secure transportation of all shipments
• To produce all documentation - Despatch Notes, Invoices, Airway Bills, Dangerous Goods Notes etc.
• Identifying Country of Origin, Tariff codes and Value for customs when required
• Ensuring shipments are processed in a time manner to meet company’s expectations and KPIs
• Liaise with all freight agents and couriers for collection of the shipments and dealing with any queries that arise
• To provide customers with details of Airway bills and any other relevant documentation
• To coordinate with the warehouse team in the preparation of shipping documents
• Issuing custom clearance instructions for all imports and exports of the company
• Any other duties assigned by the Logistics Manager/Operations Director

Competencies and key skills

• Experience within the Supply Chain Management or Logistics is compulsory
• Thorough understanding of export and import requirements, customs procedures and complexities
• Understanding of international regulation for carriage of hazardous material
• Ability to work both within a team and independently
• Computer literacy, which also involves adequate knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook
• Demonstration of a high level of flexibility to meet business requirements
• Comply and adapt to the company, suppliers and customers’ requirements
• Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills in order to effectively liaise with all external parties and co-workers
• An initiative and proactive approach to the completion of daily duties
• A methodical and consistent approach to ensure all records & entries are of a high standard