Logistics & Shipping Specialist

Placr Recruitment; Steyning; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Life insurance

Company pension

Enhanced paternity leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Holiday Purchase Scheme

Paid lunch breaks

Free on-site parking

Health & wellbeing programme

Quarterly bonus after one year

Job summary

Placr Recruitment is seeking a Logistics and Shipping Coordinator in Steyning, West Sussex. The role covers customer orders, imports/exports, goods in and out, stock control, dispatch and materials handling at a busy manufacturing site.

You will ensure orders are processed accurately, deliveries organized efficiently and all import/export paperwork completed correctly, with a view to continuous improvement and efficient warehouse operations.

Qualifications

• Organised and proactive logistics professional.
• Strong attention to detail with customer requirements, stock records and paperwork.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Confident dealing with customers, suppliers and transport providers.
• Ability to work under pressure and use initiative.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate customer orders from receipt through to dispatch and delivery.
• Liaise with customers, suppliers, hauliers and transport companies to ensure orders and deliveries run smoothly.
• Provide customers with updates on deliveries, collections and order requirements.
• Coordinate receipt, storage, picking, packing and dispatch of materials and finished goods.
• Prepare shipments to meet customer packaging, labelling and presentation requirements.
• Manage import and export documentation, ensuring shipments comply with customs and relevant legislation.
• Assist with customs clearance and ensure accurate shipping information is provided.
• Complete goods-in checks, validation and system updates.
• Maintain accurate stock records, stock rotation and FIFO.
• Load and unload deliveries using a counterbalance forklift and other material-handling equipment.
• Support production with the supply of raw materials and packaging.
• Maintain accurate logistics records using ERP/MRP and Microsoft Office systems.
• Work with the Logistics Manager to maximise warehouse space and plan future capacity.
• Maintain high standards of health & safety, housekeeping and security.
• Monitor and maintain accurate records for waste and recycling.

Skills

Logistics coordination

Customer service

Import/Export

Stock control

ERP/MRP

Forklift

Documentation

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Office / 365

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Placr Recruitment is seeking a Logistics and Shipping Coordinator in Steyning, West Sussex. The role covers customer orders, imports/exports, goods in and out, stock control, dispatch and materials handling at a busy manufacturing site.

You will ensure orders are processed accurately, deliveries organized efficiently and all import/export paperwork completed correctly, with a view to continuous improvement and efficient warehouse operations.