Logistics Optimizer: Freight, Compliance & Cost Control

Happy Raspberry Ltd; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Happy Raspberry Ltd in Belfast is seeking a proactive Logistics Co-ordinator to manage transport requirements and ensure timely, cost‑effective movement of goods. The role includes inbound delivery planning and compliance with customs, HMRC, TSS and bonded movements.

You will coordinate third‑party transport, negotiate rates, monitor performance, maintain records, and support improvement initiatives to reduce transport costs.

Qualifications

• Previous experience within a similar Logistics or Transport role.
• Experience with MS Office and Excel.
• Good telephone and communication skills.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in logistics software and ERP systems.
• Ability to prioritise tasks and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Planning and coordinating third-party transport for inbound and outbound goods, ensuring timely and cost-effective deliveries and collections.
• Sourcing and negotiating competitive transport rates while maintaining relationships with transport providers.
• Monitoring transport performance, resolving delivery issues, and communicating with suppliers, customers, warehouses and hauliers.
• Managing customs and compliance requirements, including TSS, bonded movements, HMRC processes and documentation.
• Maintaining records of customs, transport, costs, bonded goods and pallet movements for compliance and audits.
• Coordinating warehouse booking schedules and delivery appointments to ensure smooth flow of goods.
• Managing pallet movements and maintaining records for customer charges.
• Providing packaging sales data for ERP calculations and producing transport and performance reports.
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives to improve efficiency and reduce transport costs.

Skills

MS Office

Excel

Communication skills

Organisational skills

ERP systems

Logistics software

Attention to detail

Prioritisation

Tools

Logistics software

ERP systems

Job description

Happy Raspberry Ltd in Belfast is seeking a proactive Logistics Co-ordinator to manage transport requirements and ensure timely, cost‑effective movement of goods. The role includes inbound delivery planning and compliance with customs, HMRC, TSS and bonded movements.

You will coordinate third‑party transport, negotiate rates, monitor performance, maintain records, and support improvement initiatives to reduce transport costs.