Logistics Coordinator

Requisition Title

Direct Hire - Logistics Coordinator

Description

We are looking for a permanent hire for Logistics Specialist based-in Reading. Suggested salary -3038k 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.