Logistics Despatch Co-ordinator - Days - 37hrs per week 07.30 - 16.00 M -TH, 07.30 - 12.30 FR Overtime available Saturday time and a half - Sunday - Double time Job description Working within the Inbound Logistics Despatch team to support OE Logistics team on daily Despatch Co-ordination activity *Co-ordinate material flow through Logistics stores, Packing, Despatch & Customs processes through to Despatch/delivery to external Customer & Sister sites. *Liaise with Logistics 3rd Party freight & customs providers, & Client Logistics teams, Inspection and certification personnel. *Consolidate loads to create Van & Artic trailer consignments to maximise vehicle load fill and minimise number of despatches *Process all shipments through SAP where possible but utilising Manual shipment process where necessary *Manage & sort deliveries inbound *Support Inspection team in packing activity *Log all shipments in transit into system *Liaise with Freight forwarders, Transportation suppliers and drivers as required *Act as initial focal for any Despatch/Shipping related queries *Flexible working to support other logistics functions - including Military and Gear despatches where needed *Support Out of normal hours despatches where possible to support Customer need Additional description Candidate skills & requirements Technical Competencies: *Business process knowledge, in particular proven experience in Logistics and an understanding of Assembly Production principles. *Inventory/Warehouse/Logistics Management background preferred *Analytical and decision-making. *Continuous improvement processes and techniques. *Proficient in the use of SAP - minimum knowledge of order picking & shipping *Proficient in the use of office systems - Outlook, word & Excel *Literacy & numeric aptitude is essential *Sound understanding of Health and Safety i.e. Manual Handling Behavioural Competencies: *A team player who can develop a strong rapport with individuals *Must be a good communicator, flexible and adaptive in approach *Should be resilient and tenacious in style and approach - process accuracy is crucial *Target achievement and results orientated - must be Customer focused *Adapts and works effectively with a variety of priorities, situations, individuals or groups *Adaptable to work in other areas of the logistics function Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workloads in a busy environment. If you have the relevant experience please email your CV to (url removed)