Logistics Coordinator

RecruitMint is proud to be working with a well established Internationally renowned business that require a Logistics Coordinator for their offices located on the outskirts of Huntingdon.

This demanding yet rewarding opportunity requires an experienced Logistics Coordinator, well versed in shipping, dealing with forwarders, export documentation and licenses as well as being dynamic and resilient. The successful applicant will be able to pick up things quickly, be able to follow tight processes and be accurate and highly organised. My client would prefer someone with a manufacturing background although this is not a necessity.

My client can provide excellent progression within the business so will look for ambition and eagerness to learn and develop in this exciting role.

The duties for this opportunity include:

* Run the invoicing process for assigned distributors
* Resolving all shipping issues to ensure high levels of customer service
* Dealing with customer’s and forwarder’s questions and complaints
* Issuing shipping instructions to ensure deliveries arrive on time and to correct destinations
* Tracking the goods en-route to their destination
* Accurately preparing quotes by examining products or materials to estimate quantities or weight required for transport
* Liaising with Accounts and Order Administration for the preparation of invoices, ensuring shipping costs are calculated accurately and passed onto customer
* Providing detailed information about shipments to the Despatch.
* Ensuring that forwarders have instructions for bills of lading
* Correctly handling general and hazardous goods
* Customer On-Time Delivery
* Shipping Compliance

To perform well in this role you will have knowledge and experience of:

* Dangerous goods, letters of credit and export shipping
* Import permits and dangerous goods licencing
* Good understanding of commercial enterprise, shipping terminology and some basic accounting.
* Good understanding of standard software packages such as Microsoft Word, Excel etc.
* Experience working in a customer focused shipping role within manufacturing environment
* Proven success with completion of tasks on time

This is an excellent opportunity to work for a well established and forward thinking business that values their staff and rewards employees that contribute to the effectiveness of the company.