Based North of Aberdeen this client is a global choice for energy logistics. They are currently looking to bring a Logistics Coordinator onboard.

The Role

To organise the movement of cargo, satisfying customer needs while ensuring that all appropriate legislation and regulations are properly observed.

Main Responsibilities

• Organise the import, export or domestic movement of cargo, by any mode of transport, or by any combination of modes.
• Completion of customs entry in the required HMRC systems.
• Monitor and manage cargo movements from point of origin to destination.
• Provide professional advice and support to existing and potential customers.
• Ensure compliance with all appropriate legislation and regulations governing the movement of cargo and the documentation relevant to it.
• Maintain high standards of professional and technical knowledge through training, teamwork, and an awareness of market developments.
• Maintain close working ties with customers and provide advice to management, via regular operations meetings, on any action needed.
• Participate in any out of hours duty, or overtime, arrangements as determined by your branch manager operations supervisor.
• Comply with the company’s trading standards and conditions, including agreed accounting and credit control processes/
• Assist in the general management and administration of the company or department through the prompt and efficient processing of invoices, paperwork, filing, and the resolution of any claims and/or enquiries.
• Promptly report any health and safety concerns that you may have to your branch manager or operations supervisor.
• Comply with all company policies.

Specific Import-related Duties and Responsibilities

Source quotations from company-designated agents for the movement of cargo from their area to specific destinations for various modes of transport.

Calculate and supply competitive quotations to existing and/or potential customers.

Once instructed by our customer, arrange ex-works collections from various origin points by using said company-designated agents.

Arrange cargo marine insurance on behalf of customer where appropriate.

Prompt notification to customers of cargo E.T.A. and actual arrival.

Provide professional advice and guidance, where appropriate, to existing and potential customers with respect to various and appropriate controls.

Agree appropriate customs tariff classification with customer.

Follow customers specific instructions with respect to customs clearance, ensuring VAT and duty liabilities are accurately and correctly calculated.

Understand electronic links with UK Customs.

Ensure customs clearance is affected in prompt and efficient manner and delivery completed with the minimum of delay.

Specific Export-related Duties and Responsibilities

Arrange Haulage of cargo from origin point.

Work with appropriate carriers in arranging the safe and economic transportation of cargo to destination.

Negotiate with these carriers with respect to specific rates, spot rates, space availability, general handling charges and service capabilities.

Calculate and supply competitive quotations to existing and/or potential customers.

Ensure compliance with all appropriate legislation and regulations governing the movement of cargo and the documentation relevant to it.

Understand electronics links with UK Customs.

Understand and comply with requirements of various controls for export movement of cargo.

Arrange cargo marine insurance on behalf of customer where appropriate.

Requirements

• Looking for a candidate with strong customs experience dealing with airlines and shipping lanes.

Salary negotiable for the right candidate.