Job Title
We are seeking an experienced Logistics Coordinator to provide coordination and support within the Commercial, Procurement and Logistics team to sites warehouse and logistics team nationally/internationally.
* Ensure an active approach to all site safety policies and contribute to their development in collaboration with cross-site teams.
* Coordinate with freight forwarders on shipping requirements including documentation collection and delivery requirements ensuring timely resolution of issues.
* Provide inbound scheduling and process inbound customs documentation for warehouses nationally in line with company standards.
* Liaise with warehouses on inbound deliveries and provide export documents for return logistics materials streamlining processes where possible.
* Process track and provide reports on the status of shipping and return logistics materials improving operational efficiency.
* Provide analysis and reporting for warehouse & logistics KPIs including status and performance reporting for logistics and distribution activities enhancing business decision making.
* Process as required logistics scheduling and specific solution quotations ensuring alignment with business objectives.
* Run Request for Quotation tenders for various project requirements maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements.
* Process as required expediting of materials to meet build maintenance and external customer needs in a timely manner.
* Provide communication and consultation where required for internal and external customers.
* Provide communication and consultation where required for relevant suppliers and freight forwarders fostering strong relationships.
* Assist Logistics Manager with the documentation of process and policy supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
* Contribute to solutions that drive distribution improvement initiatives to achieve improved safety and operational performance and reduce costs.
* Champion cost-saving initiatives tracking and reporting.
* Process track and report the status of Non-conformances within the logistics envelope ensuring prompt resolution.
* Ensure compliance with all record-keeping requirements maintaining data integrity.
* Undertake any ad-hoc projects initiatives tasks as directed by the Logistics Manager embracing flexibility and adaptability.
Qualification and Key Requirements
* Extensive experience working in a National Logistics or Distribution Coordination/analyst role demonstrating expertise.
* Experience liaising with and influencing suppliers 3PL shipping agents and freight providers developing strategic partnerships.
* Ability to coordinate with cross-site multi-functional teams promoting effective collaboration.
* Thorough understanding of warehousing and logistics concepts driving operational excellence.
* Strong communication skills oral and written and the ability to establish effective working relationships with a variety of people at different levels both internally and externally.
* Demonstrated ability to work independently to organize and prioritize demands handle multiple complex tasks simultaneously meet deadlines and follow-through within a fast-paced environment with multiple competing demands.
* Proficient to Intermediate Excel experience applying analytical skills.
* SAP operational experience desirable leveraging technology advancements.
* Tertiary qualification in procurement supply chain engineering or project management enhancing technical capabilities.
* Strong systems and information management skills managing data effectively.
* Proactive and forthright in resolving and correcting root cause issues embracing a problem-solving mindset.