Logistics support in Northallerton

We are looking for a Logistics Support at THE OLIVE HOUSE STANDARD WAY BUSINESS PARK, 30 STANDARD WAY NORTHALLERTON, DL6 United Kingdom. Fixed-term contract.

At Oleon, we bring you natural chemistry. Our specialty lies in converting natural fats and oils into a wide range of oleochemical products. We offer them in a large variety of markets such as cosmetics, nutrition, crop protection, industrial ingredients, lubricants, oilfield, coatings, detergents, and many more. Oleon has over 1,000 employees worldwide in 10 different countries.

Some of your main duties & responsibilities:

• Support the Logistics Coordinator with the scheduling and processing of deliveries nationally and internationally of bulk, IBC and palletised refined oils / specialty products through Oleon Fleet and 3rd party logistics providers to achieve the daily delivery plan.
• Ensure deliveries are booked in efficiently with customers to achieve the delivery schedule provided by the Logistics Coordinator.
• Work closely with our 3PL providers to maximise performance, drive efficiency and highlight any decline in performance.
• Support the Logistics Coordinator to identify solutions and contingency plans for any delivery issues.
• Manage all activities associated with returnable transit packaging (IBC’s).
• Prepare relevant transport documentation, including commercial invoices and packing lists, required to export goods.
• Understand and arrange shipment of dangerous goods, ensuring the relevant documentation is provided in a timely manner.
• Raise & receipt transport purchase orders for deliveries executed on 3rd party hauliers.
• Resolve any invoice queries relating to 3rd party haulier deliveries.
• Be involved in the process to ensure import clearance for inbound international stock replenishments.
• Daily dialog with the Logistics Fleet team to co-ordinate delivery operations.
• Provide cover as required for the Logistics Coordinator / Logistics Administrator within the team.

You’ll succeed if:

• You have experience of working in a fast-paced environment with conflicting demands.
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills particularly Excel, together with experience of using internal database systems.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritise and delegate when needed.
• Experience in working as part of a team, organising and coordinating work-based activities.
• Ability to liaise with both internal and external customers/suppliers.
• Active team player with the ability to work autonomously, prioritising & organising own workload effectively and supporting others if demands necessitate it.
• A solution-focused with a can-do attitude, with ability to look outside the box.
• Working knowledge of transport and logistic systems would be an added bonus!

Your benefits:

You will join a company with ambitious goals and a welcoming atmosphere. Both your personal development and work-life balance are equally important to us. You can expect an attractive salary and leave scheme, along with numerous benefits such as meal vouchers, CAO90, and options for car and bicycle lease plans. Additionally, we provide a solid insurance plan that you can rely on.

Oleon is dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment that embraces all forms of diversity. We ensure equal opportunities in our recruitment and integration processes and ensure that you can be yourself in our professional environment.