Logistics Despatch Co-ordinator - Gloucester, United Kingdom - Safran

Safran
Safran
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Gloucester, United Kingdom

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Job description:


Safran Landing Systems is the world leader in aircraft landing and braking systems and is at the forefront of contributing to safer, more sustainable aviation for current and future generations.

We design, test, manufacture and assemble landing gear used on commercial aircraft including Airbus and Boeing, and UK military aircraft such as the Eurofighter Typhoon.

Gloucester is home to the UK division and has been a leader of cutting edge landing gear technology for over 90 years, since the innovative designs of Sir George Dowty.

YOU can be a part of our legacy

What will I be doing?

Working within the Inbound Logistics Despatch team to support OE Logistics team on daily Despatch Co-ordination activity

  • Coordinate material flow through Logistics stores, Packing, Despatch & Customs processes through to Despatch/delivery to external Customer & Sister sites.
  • Liaise with Logistics 3rd Party freight & customs providers, 3pl & Safran Logistics teams, Inspection and certification personnel.
  • Consolidate loads to create Van & Artic trailer consignments to maximise vehicle load fill and minimise number of despatches
  • Process all shipments through SAP where possible but utilising Manual shipment process where necessary
  • Manage & sort deliveries inbound from DHL Hub needed for from OE despatches eg CAT B, etc breakdown & sort identified priorities
  • Support Inspection team in packing activity
  • Log all shipments in transit in DHL ClearIt system
- liaise with DHL Hayes for T1's

  • Liaise with Freight forwarders, Transportation suppliers and drivers as required
  • Act as initial focal for any Despatch/Shipping related queries
  • Flexible working to support other logistics functions including Military and Gear despatches where needed
  • Support Out of normal hours despatches where possible to support Customer need
Requirement to work at Safran Gloucester main site but also potentially at DHL Brockworth Hub.


Complementary description:

Dayshift, 37hrs per week


Job requirements:

What do you need from me?


Technical Competencies:

  • Business process knowledge, in particular proven experience in Logistics and an understanding of Assembly Production principles.
  • Inventory/Warehouse/Logistics Management background preferred
  • Analytical and decisionmaking.
  • Continuous improvement processes and techniques.
  • Proficient in the use of SAP minimum knowledge of order picking & shipping
  • Proficient in the use of office systems
  • Outlook, word & Excel
  • Literacy & numeric aptitude is essential
  • Sound understanding of Health and Safety i.e. Manual Handling
  • Existing knowledge of Customs Export processes essential (Transit Documents, Commodity Codes etc.)
  • Existing knowledge of Incoterms Preferred

Behavioural Competencies:

  • A team player who can develop a strong rapport with individuals
  • Must be a good communicator, flexible and adaptive in approach
  • Should be resilient and tenacious in style and approach process accuracy is crucial
  • Target achievement and results orientated must be Customer focused
  • Adapts and works effectively with a variety of priorities, situations, individuals or groups
  • Adaptable to work in other areas of the logistics function
  • Able to work without supervision
  • Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workloads in a busy environment.
What we will give you?

  • 25 days holiday + UK Bank Holidays, plus the option to buy/sell annual leave
  • Annual bonus & Share scheme options
  • Pension scheme (up to 8% match) and life assurance (4x salary)
  • Onsite parking, including EV chargers, subsidised restaurant, bicycle storage and shower/changing facilities
  • Our Benefits Portal offers a number of schemes including: cycle to work, technology & retail savings, access to healthcare & wellbeing services, discounted gym memberships and more
  • Global and local career progression opportunities and training & development programmes
  • STEM engagement with schools, colleges and universities and Charitable activities for all
  • Social events throughout the year, and access to Dowty Sports and Social clubs
Why us?

Safran was ranked globally as the world's third best employer in its sector by Forbes magazine in 2021.

Our employees are at the heart of our success and we work together towards Four People Fundamentals that underpin life at Safran:

  • We believe in and promote diversity and inclusion as key values across our business
  • We develop our colleagues skills and build opportunities so you can shape our future
  • We create a trustworthy work place to support you, as you dare to act and innovate
  • We encourage collaboration and mutual support for you and your colleagues

Specificity of the job:

Why us?

Safran was ranked globally as the world's third best employer in its sector by Forbes magazine in 2021.

Our employees are at the heart of our success and we work together towards Four People Fundamentals that underpin life at Safran:

  • We believe i
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