Logistics Coordinator

Carrington
5 days ago
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We are looking for a Logistics Coordinator to work on the UK's first commercial scale LAES plant, based in South Manchester. The position is available as a hybrid working arrangement

Purpose:

Coordinate the collection, consolidation as appropriate, transportation and tracking of goods to designated arrival to ensure;- Shipments prior to ROS date or agreed site schedule;

  • Appropriate handling is to industry standards ensuring condition of goods on arrival at destination.
  • The completeness and accuracy of Shipment Documentation and Files (Electronic and Hard Copy)

    Key Activities:
    The responsibilities of the role will include, but not limited to:

    Assess and determine order of priorities on a daily basis with regard to developing project priorities.
    Obtain details of cargo to be transported from Suppliers, HVP Engineering/QA
    Generate Project MMT reports in Aveva ERM
    Coordinate with Project FF on all day-to-day shipping activities.
    Monitor FF MMT relevant transport bookings.
    Review Suppliers packing and shipping documentation as appropriate
    Monitor FF to ensure mobilisation times are met
    Coordinate with FF and monitor shipment movements until arrival at destination
    Keep Project Logistics Manager and Construction Management informed on project shipments via the FF Shipping Register
    Review FF Invoices against FF agreed Contract rates for accuracy and formal approval.
    Process information into the Aveva ERM system.
    Cover other Project work as and when required.
    Keep control of data entry/file closures in timely manner
    Key skills and experience:

    Familiar with UK transport and Government regulations.
    Must have working knowledge and experience of Aveva ERM
    Team player as well as work independently
    Previous experience with Project Freight Forwarding
    Experience with all Multimodal forms of transport
    Experience with Dangerous Goods by air/road
    Experience with Customs Documents
    Familiar with Incoterms
    Familiar with Import & Export documentation and compliance

    People are our business worldwide
     
    Orion Group was founded in 1987 and is now one of the largest, independent, international recruitment companies. We have a network of 200 employees working from 24 offices, delivering a range of services – Talent Acquisition, Recruitment Outsourcing Services, Retained Search, Global Workforce Solutions, Completions & Commissioning and Materials Management – across 68 countries. As a global leader in workforce solutions, we recruit personnel across the Engineering & Technical, Office & Commercial, Scientific and Skilled Trades disciplines, for sectors including Oil & Gas, Life Science, Power & Utilities, Constructions & Infrastructure, Manufacturing and Renewables

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