Dispatch Coordinator Logistics

Position: Dispatch Coordinator - (Logistics)
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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