Logistics Coordinator

Are you ready to join a team of professionals? Our client is a leading global manufacturer to the construction industry. Working as part of the Global Logistics team, the Logistics Coordinator will be responsible for providing logistics support to the Materials Processing.

Main Duties & Responsibilities will include:

Main escalation point to support operations to solve problems and provide solutions

Support the Carrier Governance Program for MP

Support Safety Improvement Initiatives

Ensure Carriers are performing to the expected KPI’s and service level agreements

Provide logistics support for any MP specific projects

Ensure compliance to the logistics routing guides

Support any Premium Freight or spot quote requests

Provide Customer freight rates

Identify & deliver operational cost reduction and cost avoidance initiatives

Develop and support logistic models for new markets and business segments

Implement new processes and procedures in line with changes in industry legislation

Communicate all rate updates as applicable

Support the Logistics Managers with implementation on Continuous Improvement initiatives

Manage Carrier Invoice requirements to the expected KPI’s

Oversee and provide support for the Freight Bill and Audit/Invoicing requirements for the MP segment

Manage the MP transport claims process

Skills and Experience required:

Minimum of 12 months experience in a Logistics or Supply Chain environment would be desirable

Excellent written and verbal communications skills

Experience of various modes of transport, an advantage would be on Heavy Haulage and Ro-Ro shipping.

Strong degree of PC literacy and proficiency in the use of MS Office applications in particular MS Excel

Ability to pay particular attention to detail with an emphasis on accuracy and efficiency

Strong organisational skills

A logical and systematic approach to work

Good time management ability

Ability to solve problems and make decisions, as well as think laterally and offer creative solutions

Commercial awareness and numeracy skills

A medium level of travel (Approx. 20%) is envisaged.

Next Steps:
Please submit your application or speak to a specialist consultant from the Abacus team on 0044 (0) 28 9031 3157 for a confidential discussion. We aim to respond to all inquiries within 4 business hours.
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