Logistics Coordinator

£28,000 + Discretionary Bonus + Pension + Hybrid + 22 Days Holiday

Company

Founded in October 2012 in Cambridge, Pangaea Biosciences’ objective is the development of innovative and safer crop protection products from novel academic research.

Pangaea operates within the agricultural chemical industry and is an independent supplier of quality crop protection products and farm inputs. We aim to provide customers with a friendly efficient and high-quality service whilst ensuring we provide our customers with cost-effective options.

The Role

Due to expansion, we are looking for a reliable, proactive individual with a can do attitude who has experience in a logistics/scheduling role. This role forms an essential part of our busy operations department where, due to the nature of the business, time is often of the essence and attention to detail is key. Everyday will be different so you need to be happy working in a fast-paced changeable environment and committed to providing a high level of customer service to both internal & external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Entering sales orders on the system and sending order acknowledgements to customers ensuring stock is available to meet customer’s timings; dispatching orders on the system and sending for invoicing;
• Liaising with warehouses & sales managers to plan, co-ordinate & schedule the deliveries;
• Creating shipping paperwork such as FMPO’s / DN / DGN & send to the relevant team.
• Managing Freight forwarders to ensure we are getting the best possible delivery times & pricing;
• Booking & expediting the correct form of freight (hazardous / non-hazardous) to ensure collections are made and delivered as planned;
• Providing Operations team with PoDs & CMRs as quickly as possible;
• Booking, tracking & logging samples to customers;
• Providing monthly reports and analysis on freight costs and benchmarking existing forwarders against potential new suppliers;
• Covering for our purchasing function during peak periods / holidays, placing orders and expediting as required;
• Checking packaging stocks with warehouse & cross-referencing with products coming in to ensure we have sufficient stocks in place;
• Daily reporting into the operations team on stock movements;
• Supporting the operations department where possible;

Key attributes, experience & skills:

Candidates must be computer literate (Microsoft Word/Excel/Outlook), have excellent communication skills (on all levels) and be very organised with excellent planning and time management skills and the ability to prioritise work to meet deadlines.

• A minimum of two years' previous experience in logistics, supply chain management or managing freight;
• Previous experience in sales order & stock management software packages (sage 50 experience desirable)
• Exceptional organisational and coordination skills;
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills;
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Problem-solving skills with a keen eye for detail
• This role can accommodate hybrid working but will also require you to work from our office in Norwich. You must live within an hour's commute of Norwich.

Other:

• Salary: £28,000 per annum
• Discretionary bonus (dependent on company and employee performance)
• 37.5 hours a week - 9:00 - 17:30 Mon-Fri
• Hybrid working
• Company pension
• 22 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Social events

If you are an enthusiastic individual looking to contribute to a thriving organisation whilst developing your career in operations, then click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.