Logistics Coordinator
We are working with an advanced manufacturing organisation based in Croydon to appoint a Logistics Manager. The company specialises in the production of foam for many different industry sectors; from sports trainers, aerospace, consumer goods, to construction materials. Their site in Croydon is vast and exports all over the global.
 
They are looking for a Logistics Co-Ordinator who will be responsible for the provision of logistics excellence through the delivery of goods to customers on time.
 
The key accountabilities of the role will include:

• Work to agreed standards and service level agreements to provide logistics excellence for the organisation.
• Manage transport bookings in a timely and cost-effective manner, maximizing load efficiency and proactively drive for logistics improvement opportunities.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with customers, transport providers, and internal departments; participate actively in team meetings.
• Encourage and maintain information exchange between the LC and internal departments such as QA, Planning, Customer Service, Finance and Despatch.
• Provide regular KPI reporting to track progress against target to improve performance.

 
The main requirements of the role will include: 
 

• Experience of working in a logistics/export environment.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft packages, excel and word.
• Understanding of cultural differences resulting from working in an international environment
• Knowledge of export documentation is desirable.
• Customer focused approach to work with strong numerical, organisational and  communication skills.
• Team focused with the ability to work collaboratively and cooperatively with others.
• Capable of contributing to logistics improvement initiatives.
• Self-motivated and able to meet deadlines.