Supply Chain Coordinator

Supply Chain Co-ordinator – Portland

Key Responsibilities -

• To organise the movement of all Airfreight, Sea Freight, Road and Courier shipments in support of current and future Projects.
• In coordination with the Warehouse Coordinator, ensure Goods Receiving, Defect handling, Picking & Packing, Dispatch and Hazardous packaging are carried out.
• Carry out analysis and summary of Supplier performance data in line with established metric requirements for the Supply Chain function.
• Ensuring all appropriate packing lists, shipping invoices and other export documentation are correctly raised as required.
• Liaise with freight forwarders to obtain quotations for packing and transport activities (Worldwide) by air/sea/road and to progress shipments and documentation required.
• Required to liaise and negotiate with new & existing freight forwarders to obtain best quality and value for money.
• Maintain direct liaison with project managers to ensure all shipping and transport activities in support of project specific contracts and programmes are fully met.
• Raise requisitions and Purchase Orders for Logistical requirements.
• Assist in maintaining accurate Stock Inventory on Costpoint.
• To maintain records and to lead on the procedure to regain Known Consignor status.
• To improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the department to ensure that materials arrive at their required location in good condition at the right time and presented in the right way.
• To ensure good, safe working practices.

Qualifications Required -

• Computer literate
• Excellent Excel skills
• GCSE in Maths and English
• UK Level 2 Certificate in Logistics and Transport (preferable)
• FLT license
• Willingness to take on responsibility for First Aid and/or Fire Warden Duties (training will be offered for these elements)

Skills / Experience Required -

• Experience and knowledge in export procedures.
• Proven working experience in logistics – Minimum of 3 years logistics experience
• Must have good time management.
• Can solve problems and make decisions, as well as think laterally and offer creative solutions.
• Have commercial awareness.
• The ability to solve problems and make decisions, as well as think laterally and offer creative solutions
• Be flexible and can manage change.
• Have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work well as part of a team, as well as manage people.
• Have excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Be able to negotiate and use analytical skills.
• Maintain a positive attitude to continued learning.
• Maintain metrics and analyse data to assess performance and implement improvements
• Comply with laws, regulations and ISO requirements
• High level of accuracy.
• Flexible in the approach to work loads.
• Proactive in looking for improvements
• A logical and systematic approach to work

Benefit package:

• Salary: £26,000 - £29,000 per annum
• Private Medical Cover
• Life Cover (3.5x salary)
• Pension Plan
• Salary sacrifice schemes (Electric vehicles and eBikes)
• Monday to Friday Hours