Logistics Clerk

Blue Arrow are recruiting a Logistics Clerk who will work within the UK Logistics team, and contribute to the efficient day-to-day operation of the UK logistics office across all UK logistics activities.

Hours of Work: Monday to Friday 8am - 4pm

Salary: £27,000 per annum

What you'll do:

To facilitate the shipment of multiple product samples and orders to customers on a daily basis
To liaise and arrange shipments by interaction with various courier and freight forwarder companies (e.g. DHL, UPS, Fedex etc)
To collate/arrange required essential and correct paperwork documentation to accompany shipments (including invoices/USDA when necessary, Certificates of Analysis, Safety data sheets, dispatch e-mails)
To assist in the preparation of samples/orders by labelling (printing and affixing labels), preparing documents (as listed above), and packaging correctly
To liaise with other departments including R&D, QC, QA and production teams in order to advance product preparation ready for dispatch
To help maintain the required level of Health and Safety and housekeeping within the sample/order dispatch area
To carry out other duties as and when required as directed by Management
Receipt, review and dispatch P UK and AG orders dispatched from Romania, China, USA and the UK to allow for invoicing
Prepare accurately all customs documentation for the correct and timely import of goods arriving from factories -following Brexit guidelines for Romanian imports
Review receipts of incoming stock and maintain an accurate stock record
Liaise with transport and outsourced warehouse to ensure the timely arrival of incoming trucks and containers, and confirming outgoing orders are delivered
Liaise with outsourced warehouse to ensure timely pick, pack and dispatch of orders
Prepare accurately all dispatch documentation and ensure compliance with export requirements relating to the dispatch of UK Bioprocessing orders, core product, and any other shipping need
Ensure dangerous goods qualification is up to date and issue DG paperwork when relevant (sea and road also may be a possibility)
Provide sales offices with prompt shipping details and relevant shipping documents
Follow up on outbound shipments to confirm delivery
Maintain good and effective communication with the sales office
Monthly stock reconciliation with outsourced warehouse to ensure the records match
Problem solving of issues with stock records and dispatches
File and archive documentation
Carry out reasonable duties as required by the needs of the department or organization,What you'll need:

The role requires a minimum of 5 GCSE's at Grade C or above to include English and Mathematics, or equivalent
IT literate with a good level of experience using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
Knowledge of the chemical sciences would be beneficial.
SAP experience preferred, preferably in the logistics function.
Excellent communication skills are required, with the ability to liaise effectively with people at all levels.
Be highly self-motivated and have the ability to work with the minimum supervision, whilst at the same time being a strong team player.
IATA DG by air training desirable
Ability to respond quickly to demanding deadlines whilst maintaining high level of quality.If you have the relevant skills and experience for the role, please apply.

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