Logistics Assistant

Purpose and Mission

The Logistics department provides a critical service to our customers via key stakeholders.
This is a part-time position, offered as a replacement for a duration of 12 months.

Key Activities and Responsibilities

· Deal with logistics budget rate enquiries via approved freight partners ensuring timely responses within set KPI’s.

· Share / Offer advice on Logistics options.

· Able to update & check the Orderbook for Orders becoming ready and action.

· Request rates and plan / make bookings with approved freight partners, targeting due dates and within financial budget.

· Create SAP transport documents.

· For Customer collections, create Goods Ready Notes and email to the Customer and their agents, with regular follow up.

· Ensure all Logistics costs are accurately recorded in SAP.

· Raise Purchase Requisitions to cover any transport movements outside of SAP.

· Raise invoices & check all shipping documents for errors.

· Complete SAP transactions in full through to final invoicing.

· Email out final invoices.

· Ensure that SharePoint files are complete and up to date, ensuring there is a robust audit trail.

· Work closely all internal functions including the production sites, customer services, sales and credit control to ensure that all documentation is accurate to ensure seamless delivery and invoicing.

Skills

· Shipping / Logistics experience

· Excellent forward planning skills

· Good focus on customer service.

· Organised with excellent attention to detail and an eye for discrepancies.

· Be able to prioritise workload.

· Ability to work under pressure.

· Have a can-do, proactive attitude and be a team player.

· Computer literate in Microsoft office programs.

· Knowledge of SAP an advantage, although full training will be provided.

· Driving Licence an advantage.

· Good communication skills both written & verbal as the candidate will be trusted to work with company financial documents.