Senior Logistics Specialist

Role – Senior Logistics Specialist
Location – Close to Newmarket, Suffolk
Capacity of role – Permanent position
Working hours – Monday to Friday 7.30am – 4.30pm
Salary – £30,000 to £35,000 per annum.

Our client is currently recruiting for a senior logistics specialist to support the distribution of their product range. Candidates will have worked in similar position previously,

Main duties will include –

 Process sales orders.
 Manage transport for shipments, including raising and collating all dispatch paperwork required for UK and international shipments in line with customs and client requirements.
 Track shipments, investigate delivery issues as required, and liaise with the Logistics Lead and clients to resolve any issues.
 Maintain department databases.
 Process sales orders
 Maintain company records and documents.
 Support the Logistics Lead and/or the QHSE Department in client audits as needed.
 Build good working relationships and confidence with employees, visitors, suppliers, contractors and clients.
 Raise purchase orders in line with purchase requisitions.
 Problem-solve and resolve supplier issues in a timely manner.
 Communicate effectively with employees, auditors, suppliers and clients to ensure logistics requirements and tasks are understood, undertaken and completed in a timely manner.
 Undertake document control, maintenance, administration and logistics tasks as directed by the Logistics Lead.

Candidate attributes –

 A good understanding of English, both spoken and written.
 Previous experience working in a logistics department or environment.
 Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft 365, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
 Working knowledge of translation software to ensure documentation such as SDS can be translated into languages other than English as required.

Skills Required

Transport, Logistics, Distribution, Administration, Tracking, Rapport building, Communication skills, Microsoft packages, Own transport

Qualifications Required

Driving licence

Rate of Pay

£30,000.00 – £35,000.00 per year

Job ID – SLS