Logistics Coordinator ( 6 Months FTC)

Yusen Logistics is working to become the world’s preferred supply chain logistics company. Our complete offer is designed to forge better connections between businesses, customers and communities – through innovative supply chain management, freight forwarding, warehousing and distribution services. As a company we’re dedicated to a culture of
continuous improvement, ensuring everyone who works with us is committed, connected and creative in making us the world’s preferred choice.

We are looking for a Logistics Coordinator (6 months Fixed term contract) to based at our site in Marston Gate (MK43 0YL) with a potential move to our Northampton site (NN4 5FB) by the end of May 2024/beginning of June 2024 This role involves remote work of up to 3 days per week (Subject to Business Requirements).

This is a Fixed term contract position offering a salary of £29,625 to (depending on experience) The working scheduling is predominantly a Monday – Friday working 8:00 till 17:00.

As a Logistics Coordinator you will be Responsible for the smooth execution of all Pan European loads, this will be a achieved efficiently and in accordance operating procedures ensuring, with both internal and external communication with customer contacts and the network of approved hauliers.

Benefits:

- 25 days' holiday (in addition to the bank holidays) and an option of 5 days Volunteering Leave annually
- Employee Referral Scheme
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Critical Illness Cover
- Free online Fitness Platform i.e., Pilates & Yoga, Mindfulness/Meditation, 24/7 support, advice, diet and Nutrition-
- On Site Mental health First Aiders
- Employee benefits i.e., Free eye test, up to 25% off gym membership, high street vouchers
- Free access to 24/7 online GP, mental health support service, Life Events Counselling, Care Concierge Service
- Tailored development and career opportunities

Key responsibilities:

Status Tracking:
• Pro-active monitoring and checking of Vision-I (tracking and status), reporting any issues or delays to the customer in advance.
• Liaise with carriers to resolve in-transit issues
• Report tracking issues to the business effectively and resolve accordingly
• Booking in collections/deliveries

Process and Documentation:
• Support and recommend process changes as necessary
• Ensure that transit documentation required by the driver is made available at the earliest opportunity.
• Report and track all open T-Forms

Communication:
• Provide clear and timely communication of deviations to proposed routing plans – notifying sites in advance
• Communicate with internal and external Stakeholder.
• Report / escalate poor haulier performance as necessary

Cost and System:
• Ensuring system data is up to date and accurate within the agreed timelines and debrief in line with the operating procedure
• Cost awareness and impact, accountable for meeting both individual and Ops KPI target

Teamwork:
• Working effectively within a team, sharing relevant information as necessary providing operational support to other team members as required
• Work with various teams within the business, such as Compliance and Finance

Relevant experience:
• Excellent Customer Service Skills
• Transport management systems awareness
• Ability to work under pressure and meet the deadlines
• Good IT skills –MS office and excel

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those under consideration will be contacted.

Yusen Logistics is an equal opportunities employer, who encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible applicants regardless of their personal circumstances. We make our recruiting decisions solely based on the skillset and experience. Diversity allows us to create an inclusive environment, where our employees can strive and grow their potential.