Logistics Specialist

Job Title: Logistics SpecialistLocation: Reading, UKJob Type: Full-time, PermanentWork Model: Hybrid (2-3 days per week office based) Summary: Be the Client 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 ..... full job details .....