Logistics Coordinator

Recruiter
Anonymous
Location
Dorset
Salary
Competitive
Posted
11 May 2018
Closes
08 Jun 2018
Sectors
Procurement
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
This role is predominantly office based and requires a significant level of proactive organizational, administrative and Excel capability.
Experience within a logistics based environment is essential.
Good communication skills with customers, suppliers and internal departments alike are essential.

Stock Movement
Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Manage, organise and plan the movement and distribution of goods into and out of the business
• Keep company records accurate, organised and transparent on the IT system according to shipping and receiving records and warehouse activity.
• Control and monitor stock enabling the flow of goods in and out of the warehouse.
• Deliver the right products to the right location on time, ensuring each consignment has documentation and is traceable.
• Managing the deliveries for goods into the premises and any offsite locations.
• Attend training and to develop relevant knowledge, techniques and skills
Inventory
• Manage physical paperwork (Sales Orders, Purchase Orders and Delivery Notes)
• Utilize the SAGE system to find information and provide information for others
• Update shipping and receiving records: online and physical paperwork
• use IT systems to manage stock levels, delivery times and transport costs
• use associated information systems to coordinate and control the order cycle
• use data from IT systems to evaluate performance and quality and to plan improvements
• allocate and manage staff resources according to changing needs

Shipping Materials
• Receive new Sales Orders and manage reports
• Prepare shipping paperwork (delivery/pallet notes etc.)
• Book on consignments for outgoing (UK and International) orders
• Continually try to improve and develop business performance within the constraints of legislation, fuel costs and rising environmental pressures
Receiving Materials
• Schedule and manage incoming freight/shipments and bookings
• Liaise with warehouse, production and purchasing regarding goods in process
• Arrange for the return of any damaged materials

Works Closely With
• Warehouse Coordinator
• Purchasing Manager
• Production Manager
• Logistics Couriers
• Freight Suppliers

Qualifications and Education Requirements
• GCSE Maths and English, Grade C or Above

Essential Skills
• Minimum 2 years Logistics experience
• Good knowledge of Excel
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret shipping manifests and identification labels
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Knowledge of math skills

Preferred Skills
• Ability to do some computations on-the-spot/mentally
• Ability to recognize different sizes and measurements
• Ability to operate company computer software (Sage)
• Manipulate the SAGE system to find information and provide information for others
• Logistics experience within a manufacturing realm
• Experience of World Wide / international logistics

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