Logistics Coordinator
- Recruiter
- Orange Recruitment
- Location
- London EC2A
- Salary
- to £27,000 plus (depending on experience)
- Posted
- 11 May 2018
- Closes
- 29 May 2018
- Ref
- OR/T/0518LC
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Logistics Coordinator - Central London EC2A
Our client, a major International office furniture manufacturer is recruiting a Logistics Coordinator as part of their small, busy team in the company's central London showroom.
The role centres upon planning and arranging inbound sea-freight and outbound deliveries and supporting the Operations Manager and Supply Chain Administrator.
Specific Duties Include:
- Develop relationships with freight forwarders and hauliers, negotiating prices and terms
- Communicate with and organise freight forwarders to manage inbound sea-freight and outbound worldwide sea-freight
- Book transport and sea-freight with 3rd party haulier companies and forwarders
- Liaise with the warehouse facility regarding deliveries and dispatches
- Work closely with the Supply Chain Administrator assisting with raising purchase orders and communicating with suppliers
- Assist and cover for the Sales Order Processing when required
- Organise courier deliveries and maintain delivery and installation schedules
- Liaise with logistics departments at other companies in Canada and Malaysia
- Work within the operations team with the Operations Manager and Customer Services Manager and Supply Chain Supervisor to maintain and improve efficiency
Qualifications & Skills Required:
- Confident with IT systems and proficient in Microsoft Word & Excel.
- Accurate and with an attention to detail and good written and verbal communication skills. Good listener with confident interpersonal skills.
- Well presented, organised, able to manage time well and work independently; enthusiastic, hardworking but with a sense of fun.
- Versatile and adaptable with the ability to set priorities and achieve objectives.
- Educated to Degree or Diploma level and must have experience of a similar logistics role.
Salary to £27,000 plus (depending on experience). Other benefits include – pension, healthcare etc.
Apply by submitting your CV online today