Logistics Coordinator

Mac Recruit are working with a top logistics provider in the energy industry based in Aberdeen to recruit a new Logistics Co-ordinators to support them on their mission to be the logistics partner of choice for the energy industry around the world.

The main aim of this role is to organise the movement of cargo, satisfying customer needs while ensuring that all appropriate legislation and regulations are properly observed.

Duties/Responsibilities

Organise the import, export or domestic movement of cargo, by any mode of transport, or by any combination of modes.
- Completion of Customs entry in the required HMRC Systems eg CHIEF
- Monitor and manage cargo movements from point of origin to destination.
- Provide professional advice and support to existing and potential customers.
- Ensure compliance with all appropriate legislation and regulations governing the movement of cargo and the documentation relevant to it.
- Maintain high standards of professional and technical knowledge through training, teamwork, and an awareness of market developments.
- Maintain close working ties with customers and provide advice to management, via regular operations meetings, on any action needed.
- Participate in any out of hours duty, or overtime, arrangements as determined by your Branch Manager or Operations Supervisor.
- Comply with the Company’s trading standards and conditions, including agreed accounting and credit control processes.
- Assist in the general management and administration of the Company or department through the prompt and efficient processing of invoices, paperwork, filing, and the resolution of any claims and/or enquiries.

Specific Import-related

**Responsibilities**:

- Source quotations from company-designated agents for the movement of cargo from their area to specific destination(s) for various modes of transport - e.g., air, sea, road, rail.
- Calculate and supply competitive quotations to existing and/or potential customers.
- Once instructed by our customer, arrange ex-works collections from various origin points by using said company-designated agents.
- Arrange cargo marine insurance on behalf of customer where appropriate.
- Prompt notification to customers of cargo E.T.A. and actual arrival.
- Provide professional advice and guidance, where appropriate, to existing and potential customers with respect to various and appropriate HMCE/Govt./Port import controls - e.g., End Use, IPR, Temporary Importation, CFSP, RGR, Port Health, Forestry regulations.
- Agree appropriate Customs Tariff Classification(s) with customer.
- Follow customer’s specific instructions with respect to Customs clearance, ensuring VAT and duty liabilities are accurately and correctly calculated.
- Understand electronic links with UK Customs - e.g., CHIEF etc.
- Ensure Customs clearance is affected in a prompt and efficient manner and delivery completed with the minimum of delay.

Specific Export-related

**Responsibilities**:

- Arrange haulage of cargo from origin point.
- Work with appropriate carriers in arranging the safe and economic transportation of cargo to destination.
- Negotiate with these carriers with respect to specific rates, spot rates, space availability, general handling charges and service capabilities.
- Calculate and supply competitive quotations to existing and/or potential customers.
- Ensure compliance with all appropriate legislation and regulations governing the movement of cargo and the documentation relevant to it.
- Understand electronic links with UK Customs - e.g., CHIEF etc.
- Understand and comply with requirements of various HMCE/Govt./Port controls for export movement of cargo - e.g., Tariff Classification, End Use, IPR, OPR, Drawback, NES, DTI Export Licensing etc.
- Arrange cargo marine insurance on behalf of customer where appropriate.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £32,000.00-£37,000.00 per year

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Dyce, Aberdeen City: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- Logistics: 5 years (preferred)

Work Location: One location

Reference ID: Logistics Co-ordinator