Logistics Controller - One Year Fixed Term Contract
Up to £40K + excellent benefits package
Fantastic opportunity to join a global business as a Logistics Controller. This is a one year FTC starting ASAP!
Working as part of a professional and friendly logistics team you will ensure the safe and legal movement of products nationally and internationally.
- Ensure the smooth movement of goods to customer, goods to site and warehouses in a timely manner.
- Liaising with colleagues in customer service to ensure customers are kept updated.
- Import and export procedures.
- Raising appropriate customs documentation.
- You will need an understanding of excise duty, VAT and movement of dangerous goods (bulk and packed).
- Monitor, manage, audit and report freight costs and freight forwarder performance.
- Raise POs for freight in ERP system.
We are keen to hear from candidates with the following:
- A strong working knowledge of national and international movement of freight by road, sea, rail & air.
- Knowledge of dangerous goods movement (ADR / IMDG / IATA).
- Strong commercial acumen.
- Knowledge of international trade – customs and excise requirements, export sales, export documentation, letter of credit trading.
- Skilled in working under pressure, able to prioritise workload and meet deadlines.
- Experience of AX or SAP would be a bonus. An intermediate level of Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook is also required.
This is a one year contract.
- Monday to Friday 37.5 hours per week which can be flexible!
- Work one day at home
- Holidays 25 per year plus bank holidays
- Enhanced pension, DIS scheme, Group Income Protection, Healthcare
- Free car parking