Logistics Specialist

We are currently looking to recruit an experienced Logistics Specialist to join the team on a full-time, permanent basis. The role is reporting into our site Logistics Team Lead and is based in our manufacturing facility in Llantrisant.

Key Responsibilities:

Warehouse Responsibilities:

• Management of Site inventory control and active participation in annual inventory counts.

• Be the backup of the logistics Team leader, directly supervise and coordinate the activities of Material Handlers and dispatch during their absence

• Assist the Logistics Team leader to review SOPs, Continuous improvement project and maintaining KPIs

• Site management of CAA Known Consignor program.

• Work with the Logistics Team leader to drive the performance (operational) metrics

Logistics / ITC Responsibilities:

• Classification & Valuation: Assign correct HS/tariff codes and determine accurate customs valuation for products

• Support Site on COO (Country of Origin) determination.

• Documentation Review: Validate commercial invoices, packing lists, and air waybills for accuracy and compliance

• Use SAP, freight system, and internet to track status of inbound/outbound shipments

• Contact the carriers and freight forwarders to solve any delays in inbound and outbound freights. Work closely with ITC to solve any issues customs related issues.

• Invoices: Validate Freight Forwarders/Couriers invoices, Check base rates, zones, and service levels against our Global carrier rate cards, verify extra fees like fuel surcharges, PSS: peak season surcharges, Accessorial fees: driver waiting times, liftgate use etc Develop and monitor logistics KPI`s using the system Intelligent Logistics

• Process bills of lading, customs forms, and commercial invoices.

• Manage shipments: Book Road, air, or sea transport and track loads from start to end

• Resolve issues: Fix routing problems, delays, or damaged goods quickly.

• Improve and create SOP related to all Logistics activities.

• Support and active cross-functional interaction with other departments to meet site goals and business needs.

• Develop, maintain, and report cost reduction projects reporting to the warehouse/logistics manager.

• Issue manual customs invoices (non-systematic shipments)

• Send customs clearance instructions and check import declarations

Basic Qualifications:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; requires interaction with many stakeholders both internally and externally.

• Experience in Logistics and warehouse roles

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access).

• Strong knowledge of SAP is advantageous, for all transactions and various interfaces as it relates to shipping consumable, instrument, and service orders.

• Background in Hazardous materials shipping, IATA is preferrable but not essential.

• Experience in Continuous Improvement/DMAIC process is preferred

Requirements:

• Full knowledge and understanding of SAP for warehouse management

• Knowledge of the import and export procedures and regulations.

• Knowledge of regulations and a deep understanding of international trade legislation, customs procedures, and transportation regulations.

• Problem solving ability.

• Self-motivated, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.

• Strong interpersonal skills to manage staff and interact with stakeholders.

• Excellent customer service, communication, negotiation, and mediation skills.

• Excellent planning and organizational ability to manage multiple shipments simultaneously.

• Good geographical knowledge and understanding of global trade routes.

• Ability to remain focused, flexible, and calm under pressure.

• Proficiency in key IT systems relevant to logistics and freight forwarding.

• Ability to work to tight deadlines while maintaining accuracy.

• Solid experience in freight forwarding, with a strong understanding of industry processes and documentation.