Logistics Assistant
This is a fantastic opportunity to join our clients Logistics Department as a Logistics Assistant. In this role you will provide a cost effective Logistics solution to fully support the UK’s sales objectives. Working within a team providing support for Field Sales and Internal/External customers, ensuring all aspects of the business is being complete effectively. 1 day WFH is offered after 5 month probation is passed.


Your Role & Responsibilities
*Manage customer orders for Direct Delivery
*Schedule the arrival and quantities from factories in line with order book.
*Maximise the quality, cost and efficiency of the movement and storage of goods
*Communicate with factories to control inbound haulage and escalate any issue.
*Plan direct delivery to customer including booking slot management
*Plan 3PL warehouse intake volumes
*Liaise with factory, 3PL, DP and sales for intake plan
*Maintain efficient import shipping records and database.
*Provide accurate lead time and delivery information to the related department
*Maximising direct deliveries by arranging monitoring and reporting; keep a constant vigil for all direct delivery possibility.
*Assist Inbound / Logistics manager where appropriate
*Minimise inbound logistics cost such as demurrage, CY storage and freight costs


Skills, Education & Experience
*Good overview of the commercial process, production planning and retail interface / order fulfilment.
*Strong analytical skills
*Logical common sense and proactive approach to business
*Excellent communication skills
*Experience working in an SCM environment.
*Upper-intermediate knowledge of standard PC based Microsoft applications, in particular Excel


Your Benefits
*9% Employer Contribution into your Pension
*Life Assurance
*Private Healthcare (including optical & dental) for you and your family
*25 Days’ Annual Leave (+ Public Holidays)
*Staff Discount
*Subsidised Cafeteria