Logistics Administrator

Berry Recruitment are hiring for a Logistics Coordinator on a Maternity Cover - 12 Month Fixed Term Contract. This position in the logistics department exists to support the wider Supply Chain function and is responsible for monitoring of inbound stock, liaising with transport providers and being the key point of contact for all logistics queries.

Role: Logistics Administrator

Salary: £29,000 Per Annum

Location: Oxford, Oxfordshire - 40 Hours Per Week

Hours: 08:30 - 17:30

Logistics Administrator Responsibilities

• Arranging and participating fully in regular meetings with key stakeholders such as freight forwarders, hauliers, third party bottlers/warehouses plus internal meetings such as Planning Forums and Supply Reviews.
• Coordinate freight forwarder allocation with Planning team for weekly orders
• Maintain Supply Chain function fully informed of any issues that might impact logistics performance either in origin countries or in UK.
• Raising of bulk wine subcontracted Purchase Orders and Stock Transfer Orders on behalf of Planning team.
• Weekly / Monthly KPI generation and scorecard update for department
• Ensure all necessary reports are up to date and in the correct format to interface into UK's Anaplan business planning system.
• Maintain electronic database of shipping documents including organic certificates and first port of call for queries.
• Support Logistics Manager in resolving queries around import/export clearance issues including excise/tariff enquiries.
• Track dispatch and in transit progress of orders placed and highlight non-conformance for late dispatch or extended transit time.
• Liaison with Planning, freight forwarders and warehouse around inbound container bookings (bulk and cased goods)
• Monitor, report, and support Logistics Manager in mitigating any upcoming demurrage costs.
• Track and investigate returns and raise ITCs (claims) for lost or damaged product.
• Provide cover for Logistics Manager on request.

Logistics Administrator Responsibilities

• Experience in a branded FMCG business would be advantageous.
• Experience in freight forwarding (and/or UK distribution) essential.
• Excel, Word, and PowerPoint to intermediate level
• SAP experience an advantage.

No candidate will meet every single desired qualification we have listed. If your experience looks a little different but you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you!"

For more information and to apply, contact the Oxford branch of Berry Recruitment - or click 'Apply Now' to submit your application.

Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the job.