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.
If you have the relevant experience please email your CV to (url removed)