Supply Chain Logistics Operations Coordinator

First People Recruitment; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A global logistics firm is seeking a Logistics Operations Coordinator based in London. In this hybrid role, the successful candidate will coordinate logistics activities with global offices, manage shipping processes, and ensure efficient movement of goods. The ideal applicant will have expertise in logistics, sea freight, and SAP, and be confident in negotiation and documentation. A competitive salary of up to £35k is offered, along with opportunities for professional growth in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with sea freight and shipping documentation.
• Ability to set priorities and work under pressure.
• Advanced Excel knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate logistics activities with logistics providers, customers, and suppliers.
• Negotiate freight rates and manage logistics services.
• Monitor shipments and ensure timely delivery.

Skills

Logistics

Incoterms

SAP

Order Processing

Strong Excel

Job description

YourNewJobTitle: LogisticsOperationsCoordinator

TheSkillsYoullNeed: Logistics, Incoterms, SAP, OrderProcessing, StrongExcel

YourNewSalary: Upto£35k

Location: CentralLondon, hybrid four days in office, one at home (Five days in the office during probation)

JobStatus: 12-month FTC

StartDate: ASAP

WorkingHours: Monday to Friday 9-5pm

WhoYoullBeWorkingFor: Global raw materials trader.

LogisticsOperationsCoordinator - What YoullbeDoingEachDay:

Based in the London office, the Logistics Operations Coordinator will be the internal forwarder to the group; in close collaboration with China and Germany offices, you will coordinate logistics activities with logistics providers, customers and suppliers.

• In charge of both operational and commercial management of the files to ensure efficient physical movement of goods from point of collection to the agreed delivery place
• The logistics department is an independent cost centre and the Logistics Operations Coordinator will be required to negotiate freight rates and to offer the logistics services to other departments and to third-party customers
• Place shipping bookings with selected providers and ensure that the shipping documentation is issued in accordance with the requirements of the contract
• Monitor all shipments and keep a record of movements of cargo up to delivery to the agreed destination
• Receiving booking requests from the various desks or third-party customers
• Record all shipping parameters into our in-house SAP system
• Plan the shipments according to the commercial parameters given
• Place bookings with third-party logistics providers (3PL)
• Receive and check booking confirmations
• Confirm bookings to customers
• Ensure BLs are compliant to requirements
• Track shipments until delivery and report bottlenecks
• Ensure all final shipping data is recorded in the system before file is closed
• Report any issues as they arise
• Compile insurance declarations
• Ensure timely and accurate invoicing and management of accounts receivable and payable

LogisticsOperationsCoordinator - The Skills You'll Need to Succeed:

• Experience with sea freight
• In-depth knowledge of shipping documentation and incoterms
• Ability to set priorities and work under pressure
• Strong commercial acumen
• Advanced Excel knowledge
• Experience in project cargo
• Claims management experience
• SAP experience is preferable

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