Our client is a well-established and successful manufacturer. They are looking for a Logistics Coordinator to co-ordinate new equipment projects for national and international shipping to customers.
Salary: Based on £36,200 a year (approximately £17.00 - £18.50) + Overtime
NOTE: This is a temporary contract for 3 to 6 months (there may be a chance to go permanent, but not guaranteed)
Responsibilities
The role will involve the aftermarket sales shipment handling with the Aftermarket Sales Co-Ordinator for preparation, documentation and transactional requirements in the system. The Logistics Co-ordinator role encompasses all elements of customer shipments including internal discussions, product expediting, supplier co-ordination for packing and loading, consumable management, all required documentation and organisation/communication with shipping agents. In parallel with general tasks, there is also a necessity to be involved with improvement projects for the Supply Chain team and Logistics functions.
- Facilitate the shipping of projects from one destination to another.
- Co-ordinating and taking part in the loading of shipments with fork lift truck drivers.
- Load preparation with Forklift Truck Drivers.
- Operate a Counterbalance Fork Lift Truck (with fork extensions).
- Orchestrate deliveries to meet customer demand to an internal on time in full delivery target.
- Liaising and management of packing and crating requirements, internal and external communication.
- Organising shipment collections.
- Internal communications for shipment of projects such as Production, Finance and any other department supporting the shipping process.
- Administrative requirements in the system including photographs and the use of Infor XA, OneNote and Microsoft applications (e.g. Excel and Dynamics 365).
- Creation and maintenance of project folders for Logistics information.
- Storage of projects prior to shipment and optimisation of space/capacity.
- Consumable management for Logistics requirements.
- New equipment identification tagging and checks.
- Creation of documents for use on project content checks and shipment inclusive of packing lists and commercial invoice.
- Take steps to avoid additional shipment of project content (i.e. missed items in the original shipment).
- Documenting shipment information such as photographs and paperwork per project.
- Volumetric analysis and expectations for shipment requirements i.e. container volume per project.
- Process reviews to streamline the shipping and transportation processes.
- Documentation and customer communication for Aftermarket sales orders.
- Shipment bookings for Aftermarket sales orders.
- Checks and compliance to the required country legislation for all documentation projects and Aftermarket sales orders.
- Purchase orders and transactions within Infor XA and AS400 in a timely manner for projects and Aftermarket sales orders.
- Any other task that is required to fulfil the duties within the Logistics and Supply Chain function.
This role would suit someone with experience in a similar role, such as; Logistics Planner / Dispatch Planner / Despatch Coordinator / Supply Chain Coordinator / Operations Coordinator / Transport Coordinator / Operations Scheduler / Logistics Specialist / Shipping Clerk / Export Coordinator / Shipping Coordinator / Fleet Coordinator / Logistics Supervisor / Logistics Manager
Logistics Coordinator in Doncaster employer: Confidential
As a leading employer in the data centre operations sector, we offer an exceptional work environment that prioritises employee growth and development. Our collaborative culture fosters innovation and accountability, while our commitment to safety and operational excellence ensures that you will be part of a team that values your contributions. With opportunities for international travel and the chance to lead critical operations across the EMEA region, this role provides a unique platform for impactful leadership and career advancement.
