Logistics Coordinator

Our client, a leading world-class aerospace material supplier tailored for the aviation Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) sector, are looking to recruit a Logistics Coordinator, to be based at offices in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire.
The ideal candidate will be someone with 6 -12 months of experience with supply chain and logistics operations who is seeking the opportunity to take the next step in their career.
On Offer:

• An exciting opportunity to join a rapidly expanding organisation that is a highly regarded materials supplier to the Aerospace sector.
  
• Professional Development: the company is committed to the ongoing professional development of its employees by offering various training programs and opportunities for upskilling
  
• Salary up to £27K, depending on experience
  
• Pension scheme, social events and Christmas party. Free Parking onsite
  Main Purpose of the Role:
  Reporting to the Logistics Manager, as the Logistics Coordinator you will be responsible to organise the freight in accordance with company and customer's requirements for both domestic and international shipments. Your routine tasks will involve preparing shipping documents, invoices, airway bills, dangerous goods notes and enclosing manufacturer's certificate of conformity.
  Duties and Responsibilities of the Logistics Coordinator:
  
• To organise a safe and secure transportation of all shipments
  
• To produce all documentation - Despatch Notes, Invoices, Airway Bills, Dangerous Goods Notes etc.
  
• Identifying Country of Origin, Tariff codes and Value for customs when required.
  
• Ensuring shipments are processed in a time manner to meet company’s expectations and KPIs.
  
• Liaise with all freight agents and couriers for collection of the shipments and dealing with any queries that arise.
  
• To provide customers with details of Airway bills and any other relevant documentation
  
• To coordinate with the warehouse team in the preparation of shipping documents
  
• Issuing custom clearance instructions for all imports and exports of the company
  
• Any other duties assigned by the Logistics Manager/Operations Director
  To Be Considered;
  
• Experience within the Supply Chain Management or Logistics is compulsory
  
• Thorough understanding of export and import requirements, customs procedures and complexities.
  
• Understanding of international regulation for carriage of hazardous material.
  
• Ability to work both within a team and independently
  
• Computer literacy, which also involves adequate knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook
  
• Demonstration of a high level of flexibility to meet business requirements
  
• Comply and adapt to the company, suppliers and customers’ requirements
  
• Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills in order to effectively liaise with all external parties and co-workers.
  
• An initiative and proactive approach to the completion of daily duties
  
• A methodical and consistent approach to ensure all records & entries are of a high standard
  For more details, please contact Willis Global - a leading Recruitment Consultancy for the Supply Chain & Logistics industry