Logistics Specialist

BioLegend, Inc.; Llantrisant; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

BioLegend, Inc. in Llantrisant, UK is seeking a Logistics Specialist to manage inventory, supervise staff, and improve processes. The role connects with the Logistics Team Lead to optimize KPIs and ensure timely inbound and outbound shipments, including HS codes and COO determinations.

Strong SAP and MS Office skills are preferred, with attention to compliance and cost control. The position requires hands-on coordination of day-to-day logistics activities in a manufacturing setting, with a focus

Qualifications

• Experience in Logistics and warehouse roles.
• Excellent verbal and written communication with stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Manage site inventory control and participate in annual counts.
• Back up Logistics Team Leader and supervise Material Handlers and dispatch.
• Review SOPs, drive continuous improvement, and monitor KPIs.
• Manage CAA Known Consignor program.
• Use SAP and freight systems to track inbound/outbound shipments.
• Validate invoices, packing lists, and air waybills for accuracy.
• Book road, air, or sea transport and track loads end-to-end.
• Resolve routing delays or damaged goods and improve SOPs.
• Cross-functional interaction to meet site goals and reduce costs.
• Develop and report cost reduction projects to warehouse/logistics manager.
• Send customs clearance instructions and check import declarations.

Skills

Communication

Problem solving

Self-motivated

Interpersonal skills

Stakeholder management

Tools

SAP

Freight system

MS Office

Job description

We are currently looking to recruit an experienced Logistics Specialist to join the team on a full-time, permanent basis. The role is reporting into our site Logistics Team Lead and is based in our manufacturing facility in Llantrisant.

Key Responsibilities:

Warehouse Responsibilities:

• Management of Site inventory control and active participation in annual inventory counts.

• Be the backup of the logistics Team leader, directly supervise and coordinate the activities of Material Handlers and dispatch during their absence

• Assist the Logistics Team leader to review SOPs, Continuous improvement project and maintaining KPIs

• Site management of CAA Known Consignor program.

• Work with the Logistics Team leader to drive the performance (operational) metrics

Logistics / ITC Responsibilities:

• Classification & Valuation: Assign correct HS/tariff codes and determine accurate customs valuation for products

• Support Site on COO (Country of Origin) determination.

• Documentation Review: Validate commercial invoices, packing lists, and air waybills for accuracy and compliance

• Use SAP, freight system, and internet to track status of inbound/outbound shipments

• Contact the carriers and freight forwarders to solve any delays in inbound and outbound freights. Work closely with ITC to solve any issues customs related issues.

• Invoices: Validate Freight Forwarders/Couriers invoices, Check base rates, zones, and service levels against our Global carrier rate cards, verify extra fees like fuel surcharges, PSS: peak season surcharges, Accessorial fees: driver waiting times, liftgate use etc Develop and monitor logistics KPI`s using the system Intelligent Logistics

• Process bills of lading, customs forms, and commercial invoices.

• Manage shipments: Book Road, air, or sea transport and track loads from start to end

• Resolve issues: Fix routing problems, delays, or damaged goods quickly.

• Improve and create SOP related to all Logistics activities.

• Support and active cross-functional interaction with other departments to meet site goals and business needs.

• Develop, maintain, and report cost reduction projects reporting to the warehouse/logistics manager.

• Issue manual customs invoices (non-systematic shipments)

• Send customs clearance instructions andcheck import declarations

Basic Qualifications:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; requires interaction with many stakeholders both internally and externally.

• Experience in Logistics andwarehouse roles

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access).

• Strong knowledge of SAP is advantageous, for all transactions and various interfaces as it relates to shipping consumable, instrument, and service orders.

• Background in Hazardous materials shipping, IATA is preferrable but not essential.

• Experience in Continuous Improvement/DMAIC process is preferred

Requirements:

• Full knowledge and understanding of SAP for warehouse management

• Knowledge of the import and export procedures and regulations.

• Knowledge of regulations and a deep understanding of international trade legislation, customs procedures, and transportation regulations.

• Problem solving ability.

• Self-motivated, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.

• Strong interpersonal skills to manage staff and interact with stakeholders.

• Excellent customer service, communication, negotiation, and mediation skills.

• Excellent planning and organizational ability to manage multiple shipments simultaneously.

• Good geographical knowledge and understanding of global trade routes.

• Ability to remain focused, flexible, and calm under pressure.

• Proficiency in key IT systems relevant to logistics and freight forwarding.

• Ability to work to tight deadlines while maintaining accuracy.

• Solid experience in freight forwarding, with a strong understanding of industry processes and documentation.