Our client is now recruiting for a Logistics Coordinator

Job Purpose

• Logistics Coordinator for the Raw Materials Division

Scope of Tasks

• Coordinate the shipment of goods from the Supplier to the destination port are arranged and completed in a timely manner
• Be attentive to transit times and documents submission deadlines, helping to find suitable transporting solutions with suppliers and sales managers
• Make sure documents are compliant to each country's customs regulation
• Keep regular contact with the suppliers and sales managers for updates on the status of the shipments and escalate accordingly when necessary
• Make sure that all necessary and requested documents are in place for each order and completed correctly
• Monitor shipments developments as ETAs and due dates to keep the system updated
• Ensure documents are received on time by the customer according to the chosen payment term, and liaising the same with the sales managers
• Banking documents export collect completion
• Logging all logistics related issues into the incident folder and updating the 'Customer Complaint Form' on claims related to the area
• Maintain a proper filing system in respect to all incoming and outgoing documents related to the orders
• Work with forwarders to provide transport quotation when needed
• Keep regular contact with the Insurance company to insure Customer shipments and handle Customer claims

Scope of Responsibilities

• Accountable for deliveries to be completed in accordance with the agreed timeframe at the right location.
• Maintain a close communication with suppliers, recording and reporting production issues that disrupts the supply chain of the orders
• Responsible for regularly updating the Sales Manager with shipment status, documentation status
• Problem solving of issues related to Logistics
• Ensure compliance with all country specifics environmental, safety, and hazardous waste regulations

Skills

Overall skills:

• Customer Service
• Team player
• Organization
• Decision making and proactive skills
• Interpersonal Skills
• Good communication
• Problem solving
• Familiar working on a fast paced trading environment

Education

• University degree in international commerce, administration or related field

Experience

• Extensive experience in international shipping, documentation and stock management (5 y)
• Familiarity in dealing with imports/ exports from/ to Europe is a must, preferably in the food industry
• Knowledge of shipments main incoterms, international payment terms and Letter of credit negotiations as well as legalizations and official authorities procedures
• Any knowledge on north America imports is a plus

Computer knowledge

• General MS office
• Previous experience with Microsoft ERP systems is an advantage

Languages

• Fluent command of English is a must
• Spanish and/ or French speaking (preferably Spanish) for EU coordinator
• Other language would be a plus

EU desk additional remarks:

• Knowledge trading regulations, as well as taxes (VAT) applications and procedures - VAT desirable
• Desirable experience with freight forwarders and in the food industry
• Ability to react quickly on problems and finding solutions
• Ability to analyse data and put together reports on logistics shipments and incidents management

Main Skills Our client is now recruiting for a Logistics Coordinator Scope of Tasks • Coordinate the shipment of goods from the Supplier to the destination port are arranged and completed in a timely manner • Be attentive to transit times and documents submission deadlines, helping to find suitable transporting solutions with suppliers and sales managers • Make sure documents are compliant to each country's customs regulation • Keep regular contact with the suppliers and sales managers for updates on the status of the shipments and escalate accordingly when necessary • Make sure that all necessary and requested documents are in place for each order and completed correctly • Monitor shipments developments as ETAs and due dates to keep the system updated • Ensure documents are received on time by the customer according to the chosen payment term, and liaising the same with the sales managers • Banking documents export collect completion • Logging all logistics related issues into the incident folder and updating the 'Customer Complaint Form' on claims related to the area • Maintain a proper filing system in respect to all incoming and outgoing documents related to the orders • Work with forwarders to provide transport quotation when needed • Keep regular contact with the Insurance company to insure Customer shipments and handle Customer claims Scope of Responsibilities • Accountable for deliveries to be completed in accordance with the agreed timeframe at the right location. • Maintain a close communication with suppliers, recording and reporting production issues that disrupts the supply chain of the orders • Responsible for regularly updating the Sales Manager with shipment status, documentation status • Problem solving of issues related to Logistics • Ensure compliance with all country specifics environmental, safety, and hazardous waste regulations Skills Overall skills: • Customer Service • Team player • Organization • Decision making and proactive skills • Interpersonal Skills • Good communication • Problem solving • Familiar working on a fast paced trading environment Education • University degree in international commerce, administration or related field Experience • Extensive experience in international shipping, documentation and stock management (5 y) • Familiarity in dealing with imports/ exports from/ to Europe is a must, preferably in the food industry • Knowledge of shipments main incoterms, international payment terms and Letter of credit negotiations as well as legalizations and official authorities procedures • Any knowledge on north America imports is a plus Computer knowledge • General MS office • Previous experience with Microsoft ERP systems is an advantage Languages • Fluent command of English is a must • Other language would be a plus • Knowledge trading regulations, as well as taxes (VAT) applications and procedures - VAT desirable • Desirable experience with freight forwarders and in the food industry • Ability to react quickly on problems and finding solutions • Ability to analyse data and put together reports on logistics shipments and incidents management

Industry Packaging & plastics

Functions Operations

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