WHAT IS IN IT FOR YOU

• Immediate interviews available
• A starting salary of £30,500
• This role is permanent position working from 8.00am until 4.30pm Monday
• Friday (40 hours per week). you will be expected to work one late night per week (6pm)
• Flexibility in working hours to accommodate those who need later starts or earlier finishes if required
• 26 days holiday plus 7 bank holidays FTE
• Mini health care package
• Pension in line with government guidelines
• Life Assurance cover

THE BUSINESS

This is an exciting opportunity for you to join a successful bespoke manufacturing company who are at the forefront of new technology, based in Durham they are actively seeking a Despatch Coordinator.

Having grown significantly over the last decade via continuedinvestments, this is a chance for you to join a company where you can be an active member of the team to help drive overall success.

As a Values Lead business they put excellence at the forefront of what they do, they put people at the heart of all decisionand drive Honesty, Integrity and Collaboration from the top down.

THE ROLE

As Despatch Coordinator you work alongside the Supply Chain Manager and be responsible for efficiently coordinating orders whilst managing a busy workload.

You will work closely with Couriers and the Wagon Loading Team Leader on a daily basis in regardsto transport and deliveries, using your relationship building and communication skills accordingly.

Some of your key duties will include:

• Review order book weekly with Supply Chain Manager to establish deliveries to be made
• Pull together customer orders, establishing priorities with our supply chain team and in some areas issue priority lists
• Work with sales managers and customers to meet customer delivery expectations
• Arrange all internal and external transport and liaise with haulage companies
• Inform Wagon Loading Team Leader of daily transport issue loading schedules in line with deadlines
• Work with Shift Manager to maximise product handled only once and straight on to transport
• Produce standard stock requirement list and highlight shortages with sales and production
• Issue despatch paperwork to drivers
• Produce and reconcile weekly despatch report

THE PERSON
To be considered for the position of Despatch Coordinator, you must hold the following skills and experience:

• Experience of chasing Proof of Deliveries (POD's)
• Excellent IT skills, including knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Outlook
• Fantastic communication and customer service skills

It would be highly advantageous if you carry a background in Dispatch, Transport or Logistics Administration.

**TO APPLY

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