About this role
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.
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