Freight Logistics Co-ordinator - Aberdeen, United Kingdom - Sparrows Group

Sparrows Group

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Aberdeen, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Main responsibilities

Communicate effectively on freight logistics movements with internal and external customers and freight partners.
Create packing lists/commercial invoices and/or collection manifests for shipments.
Obtain quotes and make recommendation for suitable vendor and shipping method, where appropriate.
Arrange timely collection and delivery of local, national, and international shipment movements based on client or work scope priorities.
Providing import clearance instructions to freight logistics providers for all UK Imports.
Knowledge of UK Import and Export Customs Regimes.
Maintain communication with warehouse staff to ensure availability of shipments requested for collection.
Review and track shipments and ensure all relevant parties are notified of shipments status updates in timely manner.
Issue prealerts for export shipments.
Assist and guide business with freight logistics enquiries.
Maintain and update freight logistics registers and files.
Review export and import customs entries for accuracy and compliance, liaising with freight providers and customs for any amendments if required.
Review accuracy of all Airwaybills, Bill of Laden for shipments.
Ensure all necessary purchase requisitions are completed and purchase orders issued to freight logistics providers in a timely.
Identify savings opportunities and implement savings initiatives with guidance from Global Logistics Activities Manager.
Carry out other administrative tasks to support the freight logistics process of the business as instructed by the Global Logistics Activities Manager.
Support Global Logistics Activities Manager in the creation and update of all freight logistics forms, processes and work instructions.
Support business teams on all aspects relating to the exporting and importing of goods, along with supporting domestic courier and road movements to meet client and business demands.