Logistics Coordinator

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Role: Logistics CoordinatorLocation: Stafford, RedhillDuration: Initially 6 monthsRate: £18-£20/hour Role Summary/Purpose:Preparing and arranging for the shipping of Customers orders for overseas in accordance with Customers instructions.Ensuring that correct documentation is raised to achieve payment without delay.Preparing and raising of companies sales invoices in the style and currency to achieve Customs clearance and paymentEssential Responsibilities:Reading Customers orders to determine required method of packing, dispatch, Terms of payment, Delivery address, case markings, documentary & delivery requirements and distributing documents accordingly.Checking Work-list daily for items, quantity, and order status.Create picking lists and shipping documents from SAP System and where necessary edit to suit customer requirements.Raising export sales and freight and insurance invoices:Raising Company Freight Insurance invoices on SAP (Billing).Create and amend Billing documentsDistributing documents accordinglyArranging Insurance cover where appropriateSupport tendering department by obtaining transport quotationAnswering Customer queries either directly or by reference to Sales & Services/Contracts. Qualifications / Requirements:Educational:GCSE or equivalent with English and Geography essentialKnowledge of forwarding systems and shipping procedures.A detailed knowledge of customs regulations, export documentation and import regulations of overseas countries.Computer literacy in SAP procedures, word, excel, e-mail systems and Skype.Good telephone manner.Ability to cope under heavy workloadDesired Characteristics:Knowledge of Imports of repairs under IPR, or purchased goods, maintains records & schedules for goods under Customs Control Handling Imports of repairs under IPR, or purchased goods, maintains records & schedules for goods under Customs ControlUse of SAP to enter text correctly to ensure correct information is in place when order is complete and ready to ship.Knowledge of Incoterms "INCOTERMS 2010"Good communicator and ability to work in a team.