Logistics Clerk

Blue Arrow are recruiting a Logistics Clerk who will work within the UK Logistics team, and contribute to the efficient day-to-day operation of the UK logistics office across all UK logistics activities.

Hours of Work

Monday to Friday 8am - 4pm

Salary

£27,000 per annum

What you'll do

• To facilitate the shipment of multiple product samples and orders to customers on a daily basis
• To liaise and arrange shipments by interaction with various courier and freight forwarder companies (e.g. DHL, UPS, Fedex etc)
• To collate/arrange required essential and correct paperwork documentation to accompany shipments (including invoices/USDA when necessary, Certificates of Analysis, Safety data sheets, dispatch e-mails)
• To assist in the preparation of samples/orders by labelling (printing and affixing labels), preparing documents (as listed above), and packaging correctly
• To liaise with other departments including R&D, QC, QA and production teams in order to advance product preparation ready for dispatch
• To help maintain the required level of Health and Safety and housekeeping within the sample/order dispatch area
• To carry out other duties as and when required as directed by Management
• Receipt, review and dispatch P UK and AG orders dispatched from Romania, China, USA and the UK to allow for invoicing
• Prepare accurately all customs documentation for the correct and timely import of goods arriving from factories -following Brexit guidelines for Romanian imports
• Review receipts of incoming stock and maintain an accurate stock record
• Liaise with transport and outsourced warehouse to ensure the timely arrival of incoming trucks and containers, and confirming outgoing orders are delivered
• Liaise with outsourced warehouse to ensure timely pick, pack and dispatch of orders
• Prepare accurately all dispatch documentation and ensure compliance with export requirements relating to the dispatch of UK Bioprocessing orders, core product, and any other shipping need
• Ensure dangerous goods qualification is up to date and issue DG paperwork when relevant (sea and road also may be a possibility)
• Provide sales offices with prompt shipping details and relevant shipping documents
• Follow up on outbound shipments to confirm delivery
• Maintain good and effective communication with the sales office
• Monthly stock reconciliation with outsourced warehouse to ensure the records match
• Problem solving of issues with stock records and dispatches
• File and archive documentation
• Carry out reasonable duties as required by the needs of the department or organization,

What you'll need

• The role requires a minimum of 5 GCSE's at Grade C or above to include English and Mathematics, or equivalent
• IT literate with a good level of experience using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Knowledge of the chemical sciences would be beneficial.
• SAP experience preferred, preferably in the logistics function.
• Excellent communication skills are required, with the ability to liaise effectively with people at all levels.
• Be highly self-motivated and have the ability to work with the minimum supervision, whilst at the same time being a strong team player.
• IATA DG by air training desirable
• Ability to respond quickly to demanding deadlines whilst maintaining high level of quality.

Disability confident

Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people.