Logistics Co-ordinator - Aberdeen, United Kingdom - Aberdeen Appointments Agency

Aberdeen Appointments Agency

Verified Company

Aberdeen, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

To arrange transport by road, sea or air for deliveries within the UK and International
Be the focal point within the UK organisation for all logistics requirements
Input and liaise with project teams to ensure all logistics requirements and potential issues are highlighted and considered at the earliest opportunity
Raise all Commercial Invoice paperwork and export/import certification for shipments as required for each job
Liaise with transport companies to arrange shipments taking into consideration all restrictions and legal/shipping requirements
Ensuring deliveries arrive at location in a safe manner and reporting on damages or discrepancies to stakeholders
Raise necessary client and offshore logistics paperwork for shipments offshore
Organise couriers for delivery and collection of goods
Maintain control and advise of all shipping costs
Liaise with projects team on fulfillment of projects and changes to schedules and equipment requirements
Ensure all export and import documentation is maintained and held in compliance with customs and excise and all legal requirements
Attend daily Gemba call/walk with updates
To provide support in the logistics role within the business, whereby meeting set requirements
Coordinate and manage logistics through all projects and departments to ensure best value and service delivery to internal and external clients
Work with supply chain to reduce logistics/freight spend
Effectively communicate with department and project owners

REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Environmental Awareness
COSHH Awareness
Manual Handling
Good educational background
Relevant industry and logistics experience
Dangerous goods air and sea experience
Possess good communication skills
Good interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively at all levels
Ability to selfmotivate
Ability to work under pressure while maintaining a professional and effective solution to clients and customers
Ability to meet and exceed Client expectations
At all times to represent the Company in a professional and effective manner
A positive attitude and pleasant manner
Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a small focused team working to high standards with client lead times being the delivery driver
Ability to be flexible in working practices (hours, activities etc.)
Appreciation and understanding of environment and health & safety responsibilities