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Base pay range
Salary up to £55K.
Recruiting for the Supply Chain & Logistics Industry
Our client, a well-established leading independent provider of aviation/aerospace services to commercial and government customers around the globe, is looking for a Logistics Manager to be based at a facility in the Gatwick area.
On Offer:
* Opportunity to work for a leading aviation/aerospace services provider operating in over 20 countries.
* Genuine opportunity for career development within a business that has great potential for future growth.
* WFH Flexibility.
Main Purpose of the Role:
* Reporting to the director of logistics, the Logistics Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the shipping process to ensure timely, accurate, and secure global distribution. This may include tracking orders, managing shipping documents, directing package flow, inspecting completed orders, supervising subordinates, controlling the shipping department's budget, resolving order-related issues, providing import clearance instructions/pre-alerts, and ensuring compliance with regulations.
* Assist the Integrated Operations Centre, Warehouse & Maintenance, and Repair & Overhaul (MRO) teams, with all transportation transactions for the company, including day-to-day implementation of export/import procedures and resolving compliance issues while meeting the company’s customers’ needs.
Duties & Responsibilities of the Logistics Manager:
* Assist all company departments with tracking information and locating shipments, shipping costs, and routing information as required.
* Plan and implement an overall shipping strategy, prepare and present KPI reports, and suggest solutions for process optimization.
* Weekly CASS review and reporting; review discrepancies and highlight accordingly with the freight forwarder.
* Work with facilities, shipping department, and freight forwarder personnel to arrange, expedite, and negotiate any special or critical shipments.
* Assist the shipping department with hazardous material packing procedures and Air Transport Association regulations.
* Approve freight invoices to be paid, resolving any associated issues.
* Provide instruction, training, and answer questions relating to transportation procedures.
* Provide import customs instructions to freight forwarder/brokers for clearance of shipments, ensuring compliance with AEO license requirements.
* Review and confirm classification, value, and integrity of import documentation.
* Maintain an appropriate filing system.
* Apply working knowledge of applicable laws and regulations, verify documents for completeness and compliance.
* Maintain and manage the company’s preferred carriers, ensuring vendor performance and services are competitive.
* Analyse freight costs and create reports.
* Assist in the development of freight bids and review subsequent proposals regarding vendor performance and costs.
* Check and improve the reliability of the data in the company’s Inventory Management Order Processing System (IMOPS).
* Contribute to ensuring departmental and company targets are met.
* Adhere to all Health & Safety guidelines and Quality responsibilities.
* Adhere to all company procedures and processes.
* As business needs dictate, undertake additional duties of a level commensurate with existing responsibilities.
* A keen interest in working within the Aviation/Aerospace industry.
* Motivated individual with excellent communication skills.
* Logistics operational experience.
* Proactive and driven to succeed.
* Excellent attention to detail.
* Confident.
For more details, contact Willis Global - a leading Recruitment Consultancy for the Aviation & Aerospace industry.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Supply Chain, Distribution, and Customer Service
Industries
Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage, Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing, and Airlines and Aviation
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