UK Logistics Specialist

BYD Europe; Hounslow; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider of green energy technologies seeks a Procurement Specialist to assist in managing logistics and freight forwarding operations. Responsibilities include vendor negotiation, KPI monitoring, and compliance with customs regulations. The ideal candidate has over 2 years of experience in international logistics, a degree in Logistics or related field, and is proficient in TMS and data analysis tools. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary based on experience

25 Days annual holiday allowance

Workplace pension

Team building events

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in international logistics or freight forwarding.
• Proven expertise in UK-EU import/export and customs.
• Strong commercial negotiation and contract management skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist the procurement team with tendering and contract negotiation.
• Monitor KPIs and submit dashboards to the Warehouse Manager.
• Act as first responder for transit delays and documentation gaps.

Skills

International logistics experience

Proficient in TMS

Strong commercial negotiation skills

Fluent English (C1+)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Logistics or related field

Tools

SAP TM/LE

Excel Power Query

Power BI

Job description

Main Tasks and responsibilities:

1.Assist the procurement team in tendering, benchmarking, contract negotiation and annual review of carriers (air, sea, road, courier) and customs brokers across the UK.

2.Define and continuously monitor KPIs: port-to-warehouse and last-mile lead-time, damage rate, on-time pick-up, customs release time, freight cost; submit weekly dashboards to the Warehouse Manager.

3.Act as first responder for transit delays, cargo damage, customs holds or documentation gaps; initiate contingency plans and provide solutions in a timely mannner.

4.Use TMS，BI tools and cost-service models to optimise current air, sea, road and multimodal routes; deliver quarterly savings proposals and risk assessments.

5.Design 6–12-month forward transportation routes based on business growth, new-model launches, tariff changes and import/export regulations.

6.Ensure all import/export declarations comply with UK HMRC, EU CDS, IATF 16949 and customer-specific requirements; obtain and keep HS-code reviews, certificates of origin, EUR.1, AEO accreditation etc,.

7.Maintain daily/weekly alignment with Purchasing, Planning, Warehouse, Finance, Customer Service and OEM customers to synchronise forecasts, inventory, ASN, claims and invoicing.

Ideal candidate profile:

1.2+ years experience of international logistics / freight forwarding / carrier management; proven expertise in UK-EU import/export, Incoterms 2020 and customs updates.

2.Bachelor’s or above in Logistics, International Trade, Supply-Chain or related; CILT(UK) Level 3, IATA FIATA or equivalent preferred.

3.Proficient in TMS, SAP TM/LE, Excel Power Query, Power BI; SQL/Python for data extraction & visualisation is a plus.

4.Deep knowledge of UK customs tariff, CDS, T1/T2 procedures, AEO/FAST-PLUS; familiar with ADR dangerous-goods regulations.

5.Fluent English (written & spoken, C1+); Chinese or other European languages advantageous.

6.Strong commercial negotiation and contract management skills; PRINCE2 / PMP certification desirable.

7.Data-driven, resilient, willing to work overtime during peak and occasional night shifts.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary based on experience and qualification
• 25 Days annual holiday allowance plus bank holidays
• Workplace pension
• Team building events and employee learning opportunities

About BYD UK

BYD UK is the UK distributor of BYD Company Ltd which is a China-based company and a global leading-edge provider of green energy technologies. BYD UK offers a range of electric vehicles, including all-electric cars, all-electric buses and all-electric forklift trucks. BYD is expanding its UK operations to support a growing portfolio of electric bus projects.