Logistics Operations Specialist
Job Description
We are seeking a skilled Logistics Operations Specialist to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating with suppliers to secure bookings on designated vessels, ensuring optimal use of protected space allocations (PSA). They will maintain proactive communication with carriers and freight forwarders to guarantee timely, accurate, and efficient bookings.
The specialist will establish and maintain a system to ensure supplier Certificates of Analysis are checked against agreed specifications. They will manage outbound logistics for PD orders, ensuring sales prices are verified, stock is available, and products are delivered on time. Relevant documents, such as certificates of analysis, POD, and invoices, will be issued promptly.
The Logistics Operations Specialist will handle Purchase Orders in SAP, coordinate with suppliers, ensure timely shipping documents for customs clearance, and manage import documentation. They will oversee stock control in SAP and reconcile monthly stock reports.
Additional responsibilities include preparing and sending consignment stock reports, invoicing customers accordingly, and recording used quantities in SAP.
Required Skills and Qualifications
* Intermediate proficiency in SAP and Microsoft Office.
* Ability to ensure accuracy in all tasks.
* Capable of working autonomously while meeting deadlines.
* Strong organisational skills to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for working with internal teams and external partners.
Experience
* Proven experience in logistics, particularly in imports.
* Working knowledge of Incoterms, Bills of Lading, Shipping Documents, and Letters of Credit.