Logistics Despatch Co-ordinator - Days - 37hrs per week 07.30 - 16.00 M -TH, 07.30 - 12.30 FR Overtime available Saturday time and a half - Sunday - Double time

Job description

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

• Co-ordinate 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, & Client 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
• Support Inspection team in packing activity
• Log all shipments in transit into system
• 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

Additional description

Candidate skills & requirements 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 decision-making.
• 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

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 Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workloads in a busy environment.

If you have the relevant experience please email your CV to (url removed)