International Logistics Coordinator

2 weeks ago

Aylesford, United Kingdom Pineapple Contracts Full time

ABOUT US

Pineapple Contracts opened their doors for the first time in 1975. A family run company, started by William Hathorn, Pineapple began making pine furniture for the retail market and traded as, ‘Pine Productions’.

 

In 1987, Pine Productions moved their focus to the healthcare furniture market, having identified a demand for strong, safe and durable healthcare furniture which avoided the ‘institutional’ appearance, common at that time. With a new direction, a new name was required and we became simply ‘Pineapple’.

 

Pineapple, now a global company with headquarters in Kent (UK), have offices in France, Germany and the USA, still runs by its original ethos.

JOB TITLE:                  International Logistics Coordinator

REPORTS TO:             International Logistics Manager

LOCATION:              Aylesford, Kent

 

WORKING HOURS:   8am – 4.30pm

 

We are looking for a dedicated International Logistics Coordinator to join our team, responsible for managing our overseas shipping processes and ensuring efficient coordination of goods movement.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

 

  • Responsible for the obtaining of overseas shipping quotes on import and export shipping.
  • Analyse and compare quotes to encourage savings across the business.
  • Arrange all Goods In requests from suppliers/purchasing, liaising with the Purchasing Team as well as the Warehouse with regards to what’s coming in and when.
  • Arrange shipments within the UK as well as from Europe/Far East on a daily/weekly basis to ensure our suppliers are delivering to us in a timely manner.
  • Record shipping information on company systems to support logistical business decisions and other departments in the company.
  • Complete import / export customs documentation to ensure most efficient / cost effective procedures can be taken advantage of.
  • Continuous monitoring of forwarder / haulier performance and continuously check for volume uplift.
  • Support purchasing & customer care team to provide advice on ETAs for import and export consignments.
  • Maintain working relationships with freight forwarders.
  • Maintain good relationships with overseas suppliers and customers when in direct communication.
  • Support the international Logistics team with any day-to-day tasks and holiday/sick cover.
  • Track transport costs for freight into Pineapple and other ad hoc costs as required by Senior Management and report to the management on a monthly basis.

Requirements

  • Proven experience in overseas freight experience and the methods of transportation knowledge.
  • Familiar with UK/EU/US/Far East customs processes.
  • Negotiation skills regarding price and service.
  • GCSE minimum C grade in English & Maths with strong numerical skills.
  • Excellent IT and Microsoft office skills, particularly Outlook and Excel.
  • Ability to work calmly under pressure, to exceptionally tight deadlines with a meticulous eye for detail.
  • Commercial mind-set.
  • Resilient and tenacious in obtaining information.
  • Experience working in a supply chain / logistics environment.
  • Highly proactive in problem identification and resolution.

PERSONALITY PROFILE:

  • Must be passionate about the brand and adaptable to cope with the changing needs of the business with a can-do attitude.
  • Confident, proactive, approachable, and happy to work to tight deadlines with exceptional time-management skills.
  • Hardworking, conscientious, and take pride in your work.
  • A high degree of self-motivation and drive.
  • Strong negotiation and problem-solving skills.
  • Efficient, accurate, and disciplined process-driven administration skills.
  • Organized, enthusiastic, and able to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and projects with potentially conflicting requirements.
  • Determination for "right-first-time" processes; resolve to understand breakdown/failure, root cause, and prevent recurrence.
  • Driven, exceeds goals, handles pressure, anticipates, and removes barriers.
  • Committed to improvement, works to strengths, overcomes weaknesses, seeks and accepts feedback, and seeks and accepts challenges.
  • Open and effective team communicator; gives assistance or information, considers needs of and works well with others.
  • Smart and presentable appearance, particularly when meeting with external parties.
  • Embodies our company people values:
    • Teamwork
    • Committed
    • Ownership
    • Positive
    • Responsive

Benefits

  • Competitive pay.
  • Pension scheme.
  • Healthcare Cash Plan.
  • 23 days annual leave + UK bank holidays.
  • Extra day’s leave for your birthday.
  • On joining we'll plant a tree in your honour.
  • Regular team socials and events.
  • Monthly pizza Friday.
  • Fruit and snacks are provided daily.
  • Employee referrals bonus scheme.
  • Recognition of excellence/Employee rewards schemes.
  • Company volunteering day.
  • Annual pay reviews.
  • High quality office environment.
  • Sustainability focused business.
  • Free onsite parking / walking distance from train station.

We are an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons.

Agencies we know where you are if we need any support, thank you for your interest in working with Pineapple.

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