Logistics Coordinator
From farm to fork, we offer solutions to enhance the quality, quantity and safety of the global food supply. Our food safety diagnostics are used within farming operations to the production facilities of most of the world’s best-known food companies.
We are currently looking to recruit a Logistics Coordinator to join our award-winning business in Birkenhead.
This is an office-based role where you will use your skills and experience to process sales orders, arrange transport, complete shipping and export documentation. Initially for UK and European customers, the role will then develop with you supporting new customers in Africa, Middle East, and Asia, working closely with internal and external suppliers.
A rare and exciting opportunity to join a growing business and further develop your skills. This is a varied and challenging role with support training and mentoring for the right candidate. Based in our BIrkenhead site, our team supports the European, Middle Eastern, African and Indian (EMEAI) territories for
This role would suit at career entry level or someone looking to make a career change with good communication skills and a good eye for detail. The work itself is vital and brings with it the opportunity to succeed and to progress with a great organisation which leads the market in its field.
Key Responsibilities include:
Processing of UK, European & Export Orders, and support of those customers throughout the sales process.
Preparation of documentation, bill of lading and commercial invoices
Keep customers up to date on their orders or delays
Liaison with Operations & Despatch Teams
To arrange collection and shipment of orders
The processing of proforma invoices and Letters of credit transactions
Receive credit application agreements and work with the accounts department to ensure timely set up of new customer accounts
Skills & Experience required includes:
Strong IT, communication, and teamwork skills
Experience of Sage 200 or another CRM system is beneficial
Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel
This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a growing organisation. Company benefits include: service linked holidays, contributory pension scheme, complementary life insurance, share purchase scheme, subsidised private medical cover, Cycle2Work scheme, employee assistance programme and competitive salary.
If this role has caught your attention and you feel it might be good fit for you then please don’t hesitate to apply.
Honesty, Credibility, Respect, and Service. It’s the belief in these characteristics that provide a consistent, happy and healthy work environment for our employees.
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 6 months
Schedule:
Monday to Friday
Please indicate your salary requirements/expectations for this position.
