Logistics Coordinator

As a Logistics Coordinator, you will be responsible for controlling the movement of goods through the supply chain from source to destination, via our manufacturing and processing facility in Seal Sands. You will also be involved in the management and oversight of inventory on hand and how it is issued to and received from internal and external stakeholders.

This role reports directly to the Supply Chain Manager for the Seal Sands site.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Facilitate the shipment and movement of incoming materials and outgoing product from point of loading to destination.
• Liaise with transport and freight providers to schedule loadings and deliveries, ensuring that all deadlines are met while minimising cost.
• Coordinating internal and external resources to ensure optimal efficiency and minimal delays during all logistics activities.
• Responsible for processing and distributing shipment documentation, including invoices, customs paperwork, health certificates and bills of lading.
• Monitoring incoming bulk shipments by sea and road freight, communicating estimated arrival dates and potential delays to key internal stakeholders.
• Overseeing the loading of export shipments, working with independent certifying authorities to ensure all goods meet hygeine and safety standards.
• Taking appropriate steps to maintain the quality of all goods, ensuring they meet our quality standards during all phases of the logistics process.
• Coordinating utilisation of internal and external warehousing space to ensure all goods are stored safely without exceeding capacity restrictions.
• Monitor and review transport and freight costs, reporting monthly to the Supply Chain Manager.
• Liaise with Finance, Supply Chain and Production teams to co-ordinate annual end of year stock take activity, ensuring processes are optimised to ensure accuracy of inventory.
• Carry out daily system processing activities such as receiving/dispatching goods and warehouse put-away tasks.
• Support and participate in continuous improvement activities.

Qualifications and Experience

Essential:

• 3 years in an international logistics role, including import and export operations.

Desirable:

• Experience in chemical/pharmaceutical/food industries
• ADR qualifications and/or experience of shipping hazardous goods
• Knowledge/experience of shipment regulations for animal products