Logistics Coordinator in Aberdeen, Aberdeen City

Requisition Title

Direct Hire - Logistics Coordinator

Description

We are looking for a permanent hire for Logistics Specialist based either in Aberdeen.. Suggested salary £30-£38k depending on experience. The role is hybrid 2-3 days per week office based.

Job description

·       Be the BL's logistics focal point for their logistics movements.

·       Validate transport requests and required delivery dates for a defined geographic region or lane(s) to achieve on-time delivery.

·       Prepare equipment load plans per planning standard operating procedures to maximize rental and call-out equipment utilization.

·       Leverage planning and use rate checker tools to achieve competitive costs by applying preferred contracted rates.

·       Plan effective shipment/truck routings, leverage consolidation/cargo optimization, and maximize backload opportunities to drive down costs where possible.

·       Monitor shipment execution, track shipment movements and manage deviations with our logistics suppliers while keep internal stakeholders updated.

·       Manage weekly fixed schedules and regional milk runs.

·       Issue work orders before each move with associated cost approvals.

·       Identify logistics network improvement projects or opportunities.

·       Ensure full compliance of transports with the international transport regulations.

·       Monitor cargo moves status and performances and investigates deviations.

·       Implement proactive and corrective measures combined with appropriate communication when early warning signs of deviation are detected.

·       Assess carrier performance with respect to on-time delivery and on-time pickup.

·       Manage international or domestic logistics movements ensuring compliance with policies and processes as well as local regulations including but not limited to finance, personnel, LTC guidelines and QHSE.

·       Ensure proper storage of electronic documents in the system.

·       Act as the interface with the Import/Export Teams and assure smooth communication flow between parties.

·       Participate in the performance analysis meeting.

·       Monitor and capture logistics milestone data in the business system.

·       Report any deviation in QUEST and follow up on action plan to ensure continuous improvement on service quality.

·       Obtain the necessary freight cost approval from the Business line representatives and shortlist offers from Freight Forwarders in the bidding system.