Logistics Coordinator

Job Description

AAK is proud to be the worlds leading producer of specialty vegetable fats. Through our unique co-development approach, we develop and provide value-adding vegetable oil solutions in close collaboration with our customers, enabling them to achieve long-lastingbusiness results.By doing so, we solve customer specific needs across many industries including Bakery, Chocolate & Confectionery, Dairy, Foodservice, Infant Nutrition and Personal Care.Our pioneering spirit and passion for innovation keeps us at the cutting edge of our industry and is what sets us apart. It enables our employees to work in a safe and supportive environment in which they make a genuine impact.AAK employ more than 3,500 employees globally and with 20 production facilities and customisation plants, and sales offices in over 25 countries spanning six continents we have one of our industries most diverse global footprints.AAK HullAAK Hull is in the heart of an area enjoying significant redevelopment and investment.The Port of Hull is being established as a world-class centre for renewable energy and manufacturing, and at AAK we feel proud to be part of this important industrial renaissance for Yorkshire and the UK.At our recently upgraded site at King George Dock we operate the UKs largest refinery for edible oils and fats. We supply businesses in the sectors of food manufacturing, baking, foodservice and retail, and we work closely with customers to co-develop bespokeproducts.About the roleAAK are seeking to appoint a Logistics Coordinator to work as part of the Logistics Team. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the shunting process and ensure the safe transportation of stock from Hull to other sites globally. Ensuringthe management and troubleshooting of issues involving 3rd party warehouses are dealt with in a timely manner.Responsibilities

• Co-ordination of stock transfer orders to 3rd party external warehouses, stock accuracy and reconciliation of warehouse invoice
• Ensuring Logistics Service Provider cost accruals are accurate and control surcharge management.
• Forecast daily supply demand in assigned shipping mode, tracking freight due for delivery, performing lane analysis and monitoring planned transportation loads
• Monitoring import/export accounts; assisting in the obtaining and preparing all necessary documentations in related logistics business.
• Liaise with Hauliers to ensure delivery is effectively coordinated and monitor systems to ensure orders have been dispatched within agreed timescales.
• Manage outbound deliveries.
• Monitor the loading slots for the bulk and pack loading and manage potential disturbances.
• Monitor and review Logistics Service Providers KPIs and assist in operational review meetings to support the Logistics Manager.
• Log and follow up on Logistics Service Provider related complaints, HSE and food safety incidents, managing claims and associated cost recovery.

About youThe successful candidate will have the following skills and experience;

• Experience working within a similar role.
• SAP experience desirable.
• Ability to understand, predict and control the movement of goods.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to meet deadlines, time manage and prioritise workloads.
• Problem solving skills.
• Computer literate.
• Able to work on own initiative and as part of a team

In return AAK offer:

• 10% non-contribution pension.
• Bonus scheme.
• UK Healthcare scheme.
• 25 days holidays plus bank holidays.
• Group life cover.
• Group income protection scheme.
• Ride2Work scheme.

AAK prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, religion, veteran status, and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination under state or federal law inany aspect of the access to, admission, or treatment of students in its programs and activities, or in employment and application for employment.You may have experience of the following: Logistics Coordinator, Supply Chain Coordinator, Logistics Manager, Supply Chain Manager, Merchandiser, Distribution Coordinator, Assistant Merchandiser, etc.Ref: 134 493