Logistics Coordinator

Requisition Title

Direct Hire - Logistics Coordinator

Description

We are looking for a permanent hire for Logistics Specialist based in Reading. 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