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Job description

Our client, a world class manufacturer of industrial lift trucks are seeking a Logistics Controller to join their team, based in Craigavon. This is an exciting opportunity to join an expanding team within contract logistics. The role involves managing multi-modal transport for inbound and outbound global logistics..

Responsibilities

• Plan structured collection and delivery schedules
• Ensure all information contained on the system is accurate at all times
• Develop and maintain good relationships with relevant external (and internal) stakeholders such as hauliers, customers, sales, production and finance teams
• Ensure effective communication regarding shipping schedules and associated requirements to customers and liaise with them regarding any delays to planned collection/ arrival dates
• Maintain Improvement KPIs including ontime delivery, Carrier invoice mismatches and reasons for delays
• Resolve queries or disputes in an efficient and timely manner
• Create and maintain cost saving projects throughout the contract
• Cross Trade shipments from/ to UK, Europe and ROW
• Data Management to support inbound and outbound transportation
• Investigating Non Conformances and complaints, i.e. root cause analysis, corrective action and recording on NCR database
• Obtaining and handling quotes for inbound and outbound transportation
• Transport Documents - CMR, Bills of Lading & Letter of Credit
• Freight Bill Auditing & Reporting - dealer costs and exception solving between system and invoices
• Managing carrier performance in line with contractual score card (KPIs)
• Cross Training on all function

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• University Degree
• Minimum of Grade C or above in GCSE or equivalent (English and Maths)
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work accurately under pressure and meet deadlines & targets
• Experience in prioritising a personal workload
• High level of attention to detail, excellent interpersonal skills and be a good team player
• Excellent IT skills, be highly proficient in excel

Desirable Skills

• Experience in transport planning preferred but not essential

Further Information

If you are interested in this role please email Lucyna.Ganczorz@industrialtemps.com. Work Time: Monday to Thursday 8:30am - 5pm, Friday 8am - 4pm