Logistics Coordinator London, England
Job description
Company Description
-You’ll make us shine
You communicate easily and openly with your colleagues and enjoy being part of a talented and diverse team. Whether creative or analytical, you are attracted by our fascinating product: nature’s hardest substance yet most tender gift. Our two retail brands, Forevermark and De Beers Jewellers, work with the finest diamond cutters to bring customers the world’s most beautiful diamonds. Our diamonds inspire us to shine and we are committed to making a positive difference to the people and places we touch. If you have the personality and skills to share our passion for all that diamonds can do, we’d love to hear from you.
We’re the world’s leading diamond company – a unique luxury business that thrives on the creativity, passion and knowledge of our people. To push our company forwards, we always need to think differently. We welcome diverse perspectives, people who spark fresh thinking and aren't afraid to challenge assumptions. In return, we provide you with the space and support to grow and achieve your ambitions
Job Description
-We are looking for an innovative and energetic Logistics Coordinator to join our team at Lightbox and take our logistics and distribution operations to the next level. As Logistics Coordinator, you will be responsible for coordinating key day-to-day administrative and operational tasks within the areas of logistics and distribution.
Working closely with members of the Operations Team, as well as the Ecommerce, Commercial and Finance Teams, you will play a crucial role in ensuring that Lightbox's logistics processes run smoothly and efficiently. You will regularly interact with the operational teams of key Lightbox suppliers across jewellery manufacturing, logistics, and warehousing.
Key responsibilities of this role include organising international and domestic shipments of lab-grown diamonds and jewellery, monitoring shipments to ensure on-time delivery, and overseeing all inbound shipments processed at our warehouse in a timely fashion. You will also handle inventory of samples across multiple locations and coordinate wholesale distribution and returns.
To succeed in this role, you must have at least a bachelor's degree in supply chain management or an alternate discipline and a minimum of 3 years relevant work experience. You should have experience preparing customs documentation and booking international shipments, as well as working in a busy stock control team within a retail or manufacturing business, managing complex inventory movements.
You should be highly organised and detail-oriented, with excellent communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with internal stakeholders and external suppliers. Experience using inventory management systems and online order processing systems is beneficial, as are medium to advanced Excel skills, and familiarity with diamond and jewellery manufacturing operations.
At Lightbox, we pride ourselves on creating innovative and inspiring products that bring joy to people's lives. If you are a self-starter who takes initiative and responsibility for driving your own performance, and you have a passion for logistics and distribution, then we want to hear from you.
A full Job spec will be provided to you during the interview process
Qualifications
-Qualifications
- Minimum bachelor’s degree in supply chain management and/or a bachelor’s degree in an alternate discipline and at least 3 years relevant work experience
Experience:
- Demonstrated experience and knowledge (3 years+) in preparing customs documentation and booking international shipments; must have experience dealing with international customs regulations
- Experienced (3 years+) working in a busy stock control team, within a retail or manufacturing business, managing complex inventory movements
- Experienced working with external suppliers in warehousing and/or manufacturing
- Instore retail and customer service experience, background in jewellery and/or luxury retail beneficial
Skills/Knowledge:
- Self-starter, takes initiative and responsibility for driving own performance
- Well organised with a high level of attention to detail
- Knowledge of customs, INCO terms, international shipping standards and inventory management principles
- Medium to Advanced Excel Skills; as a minimum, the candidate should be confident with vlookups, sumifs, pivot tables and maintaining existing reports on Excel
- Excellent communication skills and able to communicate effectively with a range of internal stakeholders and external suppliers
- Experience using inventory management systems and online order processing systems such as Shopify, NUOrder and EDI is beneficial
- Flexible, ability to adapt to change and work to tight deadlines under pressure
- Customer centric
Familiar with diamond and jewellery manufacturing operations a bonus
- Additional Information
-A great working environment - The opportunity to develop your skills within a growing company
- Staff discount
- Fantastic pension scheme
- We have up to 25 days of holiday with the opportunity to buy or sell 5 more days
- Mental health is a top priority for De Beers Group.
- We offer free subscription to Headspace and have mental health first aider
- Competitive salary
- Exceptional benefits package
- Employee share schemes and variable salary components
- Your Choice membership discounts
- Free on-site gym & classes
- Free breakfast and lunch at on-site staff restaurant
Who we are
De Beers Group is a company with a rich history and a sparkling future. Since 1888 our experts have searched the world for nature’s most precious gem. Our diamonds bring beauty to the world. But we think they can do so much more. We want our diamonds, and our business, to make life brilliant – for our people, our customers and the world around us. Venetia Mine is part of De Beers Group Managed Operations Business which integrates mines, operations and support functions in the De Beers Group producer countries of Canada and South Africa to shape a safe, sustainable future for De Beers Group’s people, shareholders, communities and partners.
Safety
Safety first is a way of life for us. We are unconditional about the safety, health and well-being of our colleagues, at work and at home, and about that of the communities where we work. We aim to lead the industry by investing in innovation to protect people, who are at the heart of our business. Our high performing teams take accountability for their own and others' actions, work collaboratively, and always show care and respect.
Inclusion & Diversity
We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are. We provide equality of opportunity to enable everyone to fulfil their potential. Referrals Referral incentive applicable: This opportunity is open to a paid referral incentive according to the [insert policy name]. Referral incentives are applicable to De Beers Group internal employees only.
Background Checks
Successful candidates will be required to complete background screening which may include a criminal check and validation of qualifications
This listing will be closed as soon as sufficient applicants have been received
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