Job Description
Logistics Coordinator Location – NorthamptonSalary - £25,000 - £30,000 per annum (+ discretionary bonus)Hours - 9:00AM – 17:30 Mon – Fri with ability to work extra hours when required including occasional weekend calls.Our client is currently looking for a Logistics Coordinator to join their international operations team. Reporting directly to the Operations Manager with the primary purpose of coordination towards multi & intermodal traffic worldwide.Duties include:
* Receiving bookings and organising required transport/ equipment for multimodal shipments.
* Accurate preparation and completion of export cargo documentation.
* Liaising directly with the shipping lines, haulers, customs agents, stevedores, forwarders, SSL oversees offices/ operations staff and third-party agencies.
* Provide consistent reports to customers (tracking, issues, delivery schedules etc.)
* Data entry into the in-house transport and accounts systems.
* Raising sales invoices within the in-house freight system.
The successful candidate will need:
* Strong communication skills both verbal and written
* Attention to detail is a necessity
* Highly customer orientated
* High level computer literacy particularly with MS office
* Can-do attitude with ability to work under pressure
* ability to work both autonomously and as part of a small team
* Proactive outlook with the ability to meet strict deadlines
* Analytical and logical approach to problem solving
* Previous experience in a similar level role with a good understanding of transport/logistics operations is an advantage. Multimodal operations and knowledge of worldwide freight (incl. container, rail, road, air, customs) would be a big plus but not a necessity
* Written and verbal fluency in a second language (other than English) would be advantageous but not essential
* A good understanding of geographical knowledge is a necessity
Benefits:23 days holiday (plus bank holidays) per annumDiscretionary Bonus