At a Glance
- Tasks: Coordinate logistics movements and ensure on-time delivery while optimising costs.
- Company: Join a dynamic team in a leading logistics company based in Aberdeen.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid work model, and opportunities for career growth.
- Other info: Engage in continuous improvement projects and collaborate with diverse teams.
- Why this job: Be the key player in enhancing logistics efficiency and making a real impact.
- Qualifications: Experience in logistics coordination and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 30600 - 37400 £ per year.
- Requisition Title
- Direct Hire - Logistics Coordinator
- Description
We are looking for a permanent hire for Logistics Specialist based either in Aberdeen..
Suggested salary £30-£38k depending on experience.
The role is hybrid 2-3 days per week office based.
Job description
- Be the BL's logistics focal point for their logistics movements.
- Validate transport requests and required delivery dates for a defined geographic region or lane(s) to achieve on-time delivery.
- Prepare equipment load plans per planning standard operating procedures to maximize rental and call-out equipment utilization.
- Leverage planning and use rate checker tools to achieve competitive costs by applying preferred contracted rates.
- Plan effective shipment/truck routings, leverage consolidation/cargo optimization, and maximize backload opportunities to drive down costs where possible.
- Monitor shipment execution, track shipment movements and manage deviations with our logistics suppliers while keep internal stakeholders updated.
- Manage weekly fixed schedules and regional milk runs.
- Issue work orders before each move with associated cost approvals.
- Identify logistics network improvement projects or opportunities.
- Ensure full compliance of transports with the international transport regulations.
- Monitor cargo moves status and performances and investigates deviations.
- Implement proactive and corrective measures combined with appropriate communication when early warning signs of deviation are detected.
- Assess carrier performance with respect to on-time delivery and on-time pickup.
- Manage international or domestic logistics movements ensuring compliance with policies and processes as well as local regulations including but not limited to finance, personnel, LTC guidelines and QHSE.
- Ensure proper storage of electronic documents in the system.
- Act as the interface with the Import/Export Teams and assure smooth communication flow between parties.
- Participate in the performance analysis meeting.
- Monitor and capture logistics milestone data in the business system.
- Report any deviation in QUEST and follow up on action plan to ensure continuous improvement on service quality.
- Obtain the necessary freight cost approval from the Business line representatives and shortlist offers from Freight Forwarders in the bidding system
Logistics Coordinator in Aberdeen employer: AE Partners
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We think you need these skills to ace Logistics Coordinator in Aberdeen
Logistics Management
Transport Planning
Cost Analysis
Shipment Tracking
Compliance with International Transport Regulations
Communication Skills
Project Management
