Canon UK is looking for an enthusiastic and energetic Logistic Coordinator to join the Supply Chain Management team.
This is an entry level position giving you the opportunity to join an industry leading global brand. As the Logistics Coordinator you will support the overall management and monitoring of Supply Chain logistics operations by producing logistics forecast reports, reporting on exceptions, analysing the service levels, producing key performance indicator reports and monitoring and checking spend with our third-party partners.
In this role you will need tenacity, resilience and a good eye for detail, to help resolve complex queries. You will need to be computer literate with a mindset and interest in analysing numerical data to help Canon continually improve customer service processes and practices.
What we give
With Canon, you'll get the support and encouragement you need to grow, from people who share your ambition. We'll invest in your professional development to help you learn and progress in your role with us. You'll find leaders who give you the freedom to explore new things and a team where knowledge is shared openly.
At Canon we have a clear vision: to be committed to creating a more inclusive and equitable culture where employees are valued and can thrive personally and professionally.
Canon also has a strong commitment to sustainability, encompassed by our Kyosei philosophy of living and working together for the common good, focused on reducing our environmental impact and creating opportunities to make positive social contribution.
1. Pay – Competitive salary of up to £28,000 pa and reviewed annually.
2. Learning & Development – As a Company that encourages continuous learning you will always have resources and support available.
3. Work & Home Life Balance – We support with a minimum of 25 days holiday per year, holiday purchase and a flexible working policy.
4. Diversity – We are an organisation that delivers on a global scale, striving to create a diverse and empowered workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
5. Health & Wellbeing – Free private healthcare, an Employee Assistance Programme, partnership with Mental Health First Aid UK with a network of mental health champions and discounted rates to Nuffield Health Gym.
6. Employee discount – Up to 38% off products from our Canon store.
7. Some other Benefits – Generous Pension, Canon Awards, Discount cards, Cycle to Work scheme, Season ticket loans and charity volunteer days.
What we ask
As the Logistics Coordinator you will:
Support overall management and monitoring of the Supply Chain logistics operations.
Ensure third party partners are meeting the required SLA’s by producing and analysing forecast reports, logging and reporting on exceptions, analyzing the service levels, producing key performance indicator reports.
Ensure accurate and timely completion of Customs entries with help from our customs broker.
To monitor daily inbound shipments to port and warehouses and ensure action is taken where necessary to achieve on time delivery into the warehouse.
Ensure all deliveries from all of our warehouses to Canon UK & Ireland customers are carried out satisfactorily and within agreed SLAs.
Administer all marine insurance claims for Canon UK, including obtaining all documentation to submit claim, logging on the broker system, dealing with disputes with our logistics providers and ensuring closure of claim.
Run and distribute weekly and monthly reports on inbound and outbound movements to allow us to track KPIs and SLAs. Proactively analyse trends to identify any issues and opportunities for improvement
You will need
As the Logistics Coordinator you will be able to demonstrate the following competencies:
8. Experience in logistics, preferably with a mix of air/sea/truck.
9. Self-starter with a customer first attitude
10. High level of customer focus with excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, along with excellent inter-personal skills
11. strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel
12. Power bi knowledge
13. Experience of working in a Business Operations/Supply Chain environment is desirable
14. Competent in managing queries, resolving issues and working with multiple stakeholders to find solutions to problems
15. Basic project management skills are desirable
16. Experience of working with sales performance metrics is desirable