Logistics Administrator

Your new companyHays are working with a large distribution business who are looking for a Logistics Administrator on a permanent basis. This is an exciting role working as part of a busy friendly office. Your new roleAs a Logistics Administrator your role will involve:

• Arrange deliveries and collections using approved suppliers available.
• Book deliveries with customers.
• Manage and maintain all relevant records.
• Track shipment progress.
• Ensure that consignments are routed in a cost effective way, whilst adhering to expected transit times.
• Deal with all supplier/internal queries professionally and efficiently both on email and via telephone.
• Use of National Suppliers Agreements and rates.
• Arrange service upgrades.
• Re-allocate collections and deliveries as and where needed.
• Liaise with the warehouse team, and other departments in a polite and professional manner.
• Solving any issues arising during the day and escalating to Warehouse Supervisor and/or First Line Manager if necessary.
• Check all shipment documentation.
• Reviewing the stock check and taking appropriate action.
• Work on providing cost effective solutions to ensure customer satisfaction and continuity of service.

What you'll need to succeed

• Knowledge & experience of working in a Road Freight environment.
• Experience of working within a customer facing environment.
• Good knowledge of geographical areas within the UK.
• High level of accuracy with attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.
• Ability to work effectively under own initiative.
• Competent in commercial IT packages including Word, Excel

What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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