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Our client is looking for a Senior Logistics Coordinator for a permanent position, located in Aberdeenshire.

ROLE

The Senior Logistics Coordinator is responsible and accountable for overseeing and managing the day-to-day logistics operations, ensuring the efficient flow of goods to suppliers and customers in accordance with Company policies and procedures and in line with HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) regulations. This role requires strong leadership, problem-solving and organisational skills to optimise supply chain processes. The job holder works closely with suppliers, customers, transport companies, stores personnel and internal departments to ensure timely deliveries, cost-effectiveness and adherence to quality standards.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Accountable for daily logistics operations to ensure complete shipping and transportation (Air, Sea and Road) of all equipment to customers and suppliers locally, nationally and worldwide for all UK divisions in a timely and efficient manner
Liaising with customers and/or their agents on delivery requirements
Addressing and resolving any issues related to delayed shipments or damaged goods
Following established company processes for all HM Revenue and Customs requirements, enquires and visits ensuring that all import/export activities comply with company policy as well as with local, country and international law
Ensuring all relevant shipping documentation is present and correct and accompanies the equipment to be dispatched
Obtaining competitive quotes for freight costs and actioning accordingly
Building and maintaining relationships with internal stakeholders, suppliers, transport companies and other logistics partners, ensuring optimal performance
Reviewing and approving freight forwarder invoices
Accountable for monitoring and managing the performance of logistics suppliers ensuring they follow the Standard Operation Procedures agreed between Supplier and Company.
Responsible for managing imports, ensuring all goods are imported correctly using appropriate HMRC authorisation where applicable (IP / OP / TA), reviewing and correcting use of Tariff codes where necessary, ensuring correct use of CPC Codes and incoterms
Facilitating the definition and implementation of the organisations Incoterms
Ensuring correct and full completion of relevant Bill of Discharge documents or notifications to HMRC for all HMRC authorisations (IP / OP / TA)
Reconciling MSS report, DAN reports against import register for PVA & DAN purposes
Managing the maintenance of records on all despatches, imports and exports, via the Export/Import and Delivery registers
Ownership of monthly MSS
Generating and applying for relevant Certificates of Origin, EUR 1, Arab Certificate of Origin
Confirming and assigning commodity codes to products (with assistance from Sales / Technical teams)
Confirming and assigning origin of goods to ERP & CIPL (with assistance from Supply Chain teams and suppliers where required)
REQUIREMENTS

Essential:

Significant demonstrable experience in logistics coordination or a similar role
Knowledge and experience of the Supply Chain within a manufacturing environment
High degree of knowledge and experience of import and export procedures, including relevant certificates
Strong working knowledge of current HM Customs & Excise regulations and standards
Relevant shipping experience, with knowledge and understanding of shipping Dangerous Goods • Multi-modal, domestic/international/local transportation experience
Financial and numeric literacy within a business environment
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs, particularly Excel
Full UK Driving Licence
Desirable:

Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management or similar relevant qualification(s)
ADR & IMO Qualified
Knowledge and experience of business ERP system, ideally Microsoft D365
Personal Qualities

Excellent communication (both written and oral), influencing and interpersonal skills
Excellent leadership and problem-solving skills
Strong on compliance
High degree of commercial acumen
High levels of drive and personal accountability
Positive mental attitude
Logical thinker with structured problem-solving ability
Strong team collaboration skills
High degree of integrity and professionalism
Must be willing to travel and able to spend time away from home