Logistics Support Officer
West Sussex and Surrey dual based.
£40,000 - 44,000
A market leading, fast paced and growing technology company are looking for an experienced Logistics Support Officer. You will ideally have a background in Manufacturing / Engineering environment with experience in Logistics , Supply Chain , Warehousing and Packaging
Key Accountabilities
Schedule and track shipments, ensuring materials are delivered to sites in a timely manner. (KANBAN)
Assess and recommend ideal shipping methods, routing or carriers to meet necessary parameters, specifications and costs.
Maintain robust method of tracking goods and materials
Issuing of purchase demand and purchase orders for freight and logistical materials / supplies
Work with internal stake holders , ensuring appropriate shipping requirements to allow for production schedules to be achieved and projects to progress
Liaise with freight forwarders ensuring timely arrival of goods and materials
Maintain robust method of tracking and retention of all customs and associated documentation
setting up the material movements between sites by planning daily shuttle runs and associated Kanbans, processes and visual management
Handling coordination for the design of packaging into sub-contractors and finished goods
Handling Brexit preparations and reporting , including applications for new tariff and clearance systems
Working on warehouse barcode systems to allow barcode movement through to lineside
Develop cost effective logistic routing for incoming and outgoing materials
Negotiation of logistic provider contracts and agreements
Analysis of freight invoices and quotations , as to drive best value
Support warehouse operations.
Aid warehouse personnel in the development, presentation and reporting of departmental "Quality of Service" KPI's
Work Instruction development
Assist in the analysis of warehouse footprint and layout planning
Support the finance function
Logistics budgeting
Invoicing support
Purchase order support
Customs documentation and Carnet support in line with HMRC requirements
Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required:
Computer skills. ERP / MRP knowledge
Support the wider supply chain function and other departments with logistical support as necessary
