Commercial Co-ordinator- Maternity Cover

Job Title: Co-ordinator or Senior Co-ordinator (depending on experience)
Contract: Temporary (Maternity Cover)
The Role
The opportunity has arisen for temporary assignment (Maternity Cover) in the role of Senior Co-ordinator or Co-ordinator.
The daily work is related to Import activities moving parts between our suppliers and customers on a global basis.
The primary function is to:
Prepare and negotiate detailed and structured, on time cost information in order to respond to our customer's Request for Quotation.
Additionally, the role requires active contribution achieving the section business plan and related targets.
Responsibilities
The main responsibilities include:
-Liaising directly with the customer to ensure the correct level of information is provided to support their requests.
-Negotiating with the customer to ensure our profitability is supported, but the best possible cost is provided to our customer
-Direct discussion / negotiation with global regions to ensure that correct and on time data is provided from the supply base.
-Preparing detailed quotations using the regional cost data to include ocean freight, duty, UK inland and Just in Time delivery costs
-Reporting the section status with regards to total quotations received, actioned, outstanding etc. with action plans to ensure recovery of gaps
-Presenting cost data to management in a clear and logical manner
-Supporting the team in other cost tasks as and when needed due to peak volume requirement.
Other responsibilities include but are not limited to:
-Calculate forward orders to meet production schedules and accommodate supplier and shipping lead times
-Ensure goods are Imported/Exported through customs using forwarding agent and supplied to the agreed point of delivery
-Develop, maintain and improve successful relationships with customers and suppliers
-Seek, plan and develop opportunities to grow the business
-Maintain an effective filing system of past and current business transactions
Person Specification: Skills & Experience required
Must have:
* Project Management experience
* Cost Analysis experience
* Import/Export experience
* Administration experience within Purchasing/Logistics/Sales Co-ordination or a similar field
* Excellent customer service skills
* Excellent communication (verbal & written) and organisation skills
* High levels of accuracy
* Excellent numerical skills
* Fully conversant with Microsoft office (Especially Excel - Intermediate to Advance level)
* Full driving license (manual transmission)
Desirable:
* Automotive supply chain understanding
* CIPS or similar qualification would be an advantage in this position
Capabilities/Competencies
1. Customer Focus
2. Teamwork
3. Planning & Organizing
4. Making things happen
5. Professional Integrity
6. Learning Agility
7. Continuous improvement & challenge
8. Analysis & Problem Solving
Benefits (Permanent Status)
* Salary: GBP11.85 p/h to GBP15.08 p/h dependent on experience
* 37 hours per week with additional flexibility according to business requirements