The role is responsible for managing the daily logistics operations to ensure the efficient and seamless flow of goods throughout the supply chain. It places a strong emphasis on maintaining high operational standards while adhering to internal policies and external regulatory requirements. Success in this role requires excellent organisational, problem-solving, and coordination skills.

Duties and Responsibilities include:

• Liaising with customers and their representatives to confirm delivery requirements and resolving any shipment delays or damages.
• Sourcing and evaluating freight quotes to secure competitive rates and appropriate transport solutions.
• Managing relationships with logistics providers and internal teams to ensure effective service and adherence to agreed standards.
• Reviewing and approving freight invoices and monitoring the performance of third-party logistics partners.
• Coordinating day-to-day logistics operations to ensure timely and efficient transportation of goods by air, sea, and road, both domestically and internationally.
• Collaborating with departments.
• Ensuring all shipping and customs documentation is accurate, complete, and accompanies all relevant consignments.
• Following internal procedures and legal requirements for import/export compliance, including adherence to customs regulations and authorisations.
• Managing import processes.
• Preparing and applying for trade-related documentation.
• Submitting required customs documentation.
• Reconciling import/export records with internal registers for compliance and reporting purposes.
• Maintaining accurate records of all despatches, imports, and exports using internal tracking tools.
• Assigning commodity codes and confirming product origin in coordination with technical and supply chain teams.
• Monitoring logistics performance using data and KPIs, and reporting key insights to management.
• Supporting logistics budgeting, tracking costs, and identifying opportunities for cost efficiencies.
• Developing and maintaining logistics procedures and documentation, including standard operating procedures and work instructions.
• Identifying and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives within logistics operations.

Applicants to this role require:

• Experience in a logistics coordinator position.
• Shipping experience.
• Strong experience and knowledge of import and export procedures.
• Strong communication, leadership and problem-solving skills.

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