We are now recruiting on behalf of our client for a Logistics Coordinator, based in Harworth, Nottinghamshire
This is an excellent position for an individual looking to undertake a challenging, seasonal administrative and planning role in a Transport & Logistics environment.
Duties-
- Ensuring efficient time slot planning of all inbound and outbound movements and working closely with the warehouse and production functions to achieve prompt and organised turnaround of vehicles
- Duties include managing all aspects of the route planning function to ensure deliveries are planned efficiently and delivered within a timely manner.
- Liaise with contracted hauliers, commercial admins, site teams and other depots to fully understand the scope of requirements and produce cost efficient plans for approval.
- React rapidly and accurately to delays, issues and changes and will need to proactively contact site teams and contract managers regarding the delays and on-road issues.
- Manage production and stock discrepancies through internal supply chain departments.
- Make delivery bookings and amendments, finalise logistics arrangements, oversee deliveries through to completion.
- Liaise with haulage contractors and suppliers, clearly and professionally communicate information via telephone & e-mail.
- Promptly and accurately undertake various transactions through internal and customer systems.
- Ensure all orders and internal transfers are checked as regards stock to ensure fulfilment and then planned in line with customer expectations (timeliness).
- Queries/issues are investigated and resolved in a timely and competent
What we are looking for -
- IT literacy – proficient in Microsoft Office products, use of the internet & e-mail
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to engage with others face to face and by telephone
- A confident ‘team player’ with a philosophy of doing what it takes to get the job done
- An enthusiastic self-starter with initiative
- A willingness to learn & develop
- The ability to problem-solve and suggest alternative solutions – a logical forward thinker
- Excellent administration/paperwork skills and an exceptional eye for detail
- Be able to work accurately under pressure in a fast-paced environment
- Best practice customer service and a good telephone manner
- An interest in transport, logistics, customer service & administration
- Flexible, especially in relation to working hours and to taking on different tasks.
What's in it for you -
- Permanent role
- Salary £27200- £27700 per annum
- Working Monday -Friday (days) 45 hour week