Carrier Engagement Coordinator

Minimum 12-18 month contract
Opportunity for overtime
Vibrant and fast-paced working environment
 
We are actively seeking an experienced Supply Chain Coordinator / Customs Clerk for a busy transport and warehousing operation in the Tamworth area.
 
This is an exciting opportunity to gain experience in working for a global leader in logistics. All applicants must be aware that you would be joining on the basis of providing maternity cover, and although future opportunities may be discussed, there is no guarantee beyond the initial 12-18 month period.
 
It is vital that you hold at least 12 months experience in an equivalent administrative post, working in either transport planning, import/export, shipping and receiving, material scheduling, or demand planning.
 
Applicants for our Supply Chain Coordinator role would need relatable experience working in a demanding transport / logistics setting.
 
Your main responsibilities would be as follows:
 

• Establish new carrier relationship and be responsible for new carrier on-boarding process both internally and externally
• Liaise with carriers to know of any problems before they arise and be proactive in resolving them
• Releasing shipments from ports
• Drafting transit documents
• Resolve any issue relating to the failure of the service under your responsibility
• To thoroughly understand the cost components of your area
• To create reports relating to your area when required
• To ensure your area is working to agreed KPIs
• To ensure that carriers are working to agreed KPIs
• To ensure your areas are controlled and managed in the most cost-efficient manner
• Ensure that the Invoice Administration team is provided with clear and accurate details on files within specified deadlines.
• To understand the customs processes and requirements for the non-EU export and import routes under your control ensuring all aspects are dealt with correctly
• To ensure that POD requests are answered within agreed timeframes and to proactively chase partners for POD confirmation/documentation.

 
All applicants must be IT proficient. The minimum expectation is that you are confident in the use of all Microsoft packages, and able to create / map formulas using Excel. The specific software suites for route planning / customs are all bespoke, and as such no prior knowledge would be expected.
 
In order to be successful in this role, you would need to bring the following attributes:
 

• Positive Attitude & good sense of humour
• Problem Solver
• Attention to Detail
• Accept and drive responsibility and accountability
• Self-motivating with a strong ability to execute within the deadline and work independently as required.
• Team player with strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Continual focus on providing top customer service
• Ability to help with occasional overtime (paid at premium rate)

 
In return, you would be offered favourable day shifts of 0900-1700 Monday to Friday.
 
Hourly rate: £13.46 per hour
 
Overtime rate: £20.19 for all hours worked in excess of 40 per week
 
If you are interested in discussing our Supply Chain Coordinator role in more detail, please click to apply.