Senior Logistics Coordinator - VR/30238

Status: Permanent
Location: Portlethen, Aberdeenshire
Rate: Available Upon Request

A Senior Logistics Coordinator is required on a full-time permanent basis for a reputable company based in Portlethen. The company offer flexibility with a compressed working week.

     

As Senior Logistics Coordinator, you will be responsible and accountable for overseeing and managing the day-to-day logistics operations, ensuring the efficient flow of goods to suppliers and customers.

            

 Duties and Responsibilities include:

  • Liaising with customers and/or their agents on delivery requirements.
  • Addressing and resolving any issues related to delayed shipments or damaged goods.
  • Following established company processes for all HM Revenue and Customs requirements, enquiries and visits ensuring that all import/export activities comply with company policy as well as with local, country, and international law.
  • Ensuring all relevant shipping documentation is present and correct and accompanies the equipment to be dispatched.
  • Accountable for daily logistics operations to ensure complete shipping and transportation of all equipment to customers and suppliers locally, nationally, and worldwide in a timely and efficient manner.
  • Obtaining competitive quotes for freight costs and actioning accordingly.
  • Building and maintaining relationships with internal stakeholders, suppliers, transport companies and other logistics partners, ensuring optimal performance.
  • Reviewing and approving Freight Forwarder invoices.
  • Accountable for monitoring and managing the performance of logistics suppliers.
  • Managing imports, ensuring all goods are imported correctly using appropriate HMRC authorisation where applicable, reviewing, and correcting use of tariff codes where necessary, ensuring correct use of CPC Codes and incoterms.
  • Ensuring correct and full completion of relevant Bill of Discharge documents or notifications to HMRC for all HMRC authorisations.
  • Reconciling MSS report, DAN reports against import register for PVA and DAN purposes.
  • Managing the maintenance of records on all despatches, imports, and exports.
  • Confirming and assigning commodity codes to products (with assistance from Sales/Technical Teams).
  • Confirming and assigning origin of goods to ERP and CIPL.
  • Active involvement and identification of continuous improvement with the company’s logistics processes and systems.
  • Assisting in managing logistics budgets, tracking costs, and working on cost-saving initiatives.
  • Using data and key performance metrics to track operational performance, preparing reports and presenting findings to the Logistics Compliance Manager.
  • Collaborating with internal departments such as sales, rentals, supply chain and stores to ensure alignment on logistics needs and performance.

         

Applicants to this role require:

  • Significant demonstrable experience in logistics coordination or a similar role.
  • Knowledge and experience of the supply chain within a manufacturing environment.
  • High degree of knowledge and experience of import and export procedures, including relevant certificates.
  • Strong working knowledge of current HM Customs and Excise regulations and standards.
  • Good knowledge and understanding of shipping dangerous goods.
  • Multi-modal, domestic/international/local transportation experience.
  • Excellent communication.
  • Excellent leadership and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong on compliance.
  • High levels of drive and personal accountability.
  • Positive mental attitude.
  • Logical thinker with structured problem-solving ability.
  • Strong team collaboration skills.
  • High degree of integrity and professionalism.
  • Must be willing to travel and able to spend time away from home.

            

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