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We are seeking a Logistics Coordinator with responsibility for the provision of logistics excellence through delivery of goods to customers on time. Based: South London. Agile working: 1 day per week WFH contracted but some week to week flexibility.

The main requirements of the role will include:

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  Work to agreed standard and service level agreements to provide logistics excellence for the organisation, including:

• Working towards the Logistics team targets on costs and service.
• The effective planning of transport from Zotefoams to the customer.
• Working closely with the Customer Service team and Planning to ensure customers’ requirements are fulfilled within agreed operational lead times.
• Creating the relevant paperwork for national and international shipments.

• Manage transport in a timely and cost-effective manner, maximizing load efficiency and proactively drive for logistics improvement opportunities.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships withing your team, transport providers, and internal departments. Leverage relationships to achieve goals.
• Provide regular KPI reporting to track progress against target to improve performance.
• Accountable for all transport planning in a defined geography, provide thought leadership, operational insights, and business intelligence to make improvements to service, cost, or reliability.
• Undertake any other duties as required from time to time, commensurate with the role.

Qualifications:

• Minimum A level educated. Graduate or logistics qualification holder would be advantage.

Knowledge

• Good working knowledge of Microsoft packages, excel and word.
• Understanding of cultural differences resulting from working in an international environment
• Some use of ERP systems, Microsoft desirable but any ERP system experience is useful.
• Knowledge of export is desirable, but not a essential

Experience

• 2+ years’ experience of working in a logistics/export environment
• Experience of working with logistics and transport companies

Skills

• Fluent in English
• A customer focused approach to work
• Strong numerical, organisational & communication skills
• Team focused, able to work collaboratively and cooperatively with others
• Capable of contributing to logistics improvement initiatives
• Self-motivated and able to meet deadlines