Supply Chain Job - Logistics Operations Coordinator - London

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

Job Status: 12-month FTC

Start Date: ASAP

Working Hours: Monday to Friday 9-5pm

Who You'll Be Working For: Global raw materials trader.

Logistics Operations Coordinator - What You'll be Doing Each Day:

• 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.

Logistics Operations Coordinator - 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.

We would be grateful if you could send your CV as a Word document. If your application is successful, you will be contacted within 7 days. We regret that due to the high volume of applications we receive we cannot provide feedback on individual CVs. Please note that we can only consider candidates who are eligible to work in the UK and are able to provide relevant supporting documentation.

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