Aligra have a fantastic opportunity on behalf of our prestigious client, a leading packaging machine manufacturer who are experts in high quality systems for food, as they are looking to add a Logistics Co-Ordinator to their current team.
Key Duties:
1. Organize and schedule shipments to ensure timely delivery of goods, both inbound and outbound, using various modes of transportation (road, air, sea, rail).
2. Liaise with suppliers, freight forwarders, and transport carriers to arrange and manage deliveries, negotiate rates, and ensure service level agreements are met.
3. Track shipments, monitor progress, and communicate any delays or issues to relevant stakeholders, ensuring customer expectations are met.
4. Prepare and maintain shipping documents, including invoices, packing lists, and bills of lading, ensuring all required paperwork is accurate and complete.
5. Ensure all international shipments comply with UK and international customs regulations, including accurate documentation and declaration of goods.
6. Monitor and control logistics costs, looking for opportunities to reduce transportation expenses.
7. Prepare and maintain reports on key logistics metrics, such as shipping costs, delivery times, and supplier performance, and provide regular updates to management.
8. Driving FLT & Helping in the Warehouse.
Skills Required:
1. Ability to address and resolve logistical challenges, such as shipment delays, damaged goods, or transport disruptions, to ensure minimal impact on operations.
2. To be able to ensure that all logistics activities comply with relevant health, safety, and environmental regulations.
3. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively liaise with carriers, suppliers, and internal teams.
Salary:
* £35,000 per annum.
If you are interested in this position, please apply today, or contact our Swindon branch on 01793 512635 for further information.
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