Logistics Coordinator

About the position

Are you a dynamic Logistics Coordinator, with a background and experience of manufacturing operations, looking for a new challenge in a fast paced and growing business?

At Kongsberg Automotive Normanton we manufacture parts for some of the most premier automotive companies in the world, alongside the manufacture of the highest quality PTFE hose used in both automotive and industrial sectors.  With over 250 employees in the UK, and strong links to the global Kongsberg Automotive community of over 10,000 colleagues, this is a great opportunity to showcase your skills within the logistics function and develop your experience as part of a global organisation.

Your day to day role will work hand in hand with our operations team to ensure the smooth flow of materials to meet production needs and the outgoing transport and documentation for finished goods which are exported across Europe. You will have the opportunity to make this position your own by developing systems and procedures to streamline processes, plus collaborate with the wider logistics team in developing the wider logistics function.

Responsibilities

Your new role will include ownership of the areas highlighted, plus the opportunity to identify and develop improvements:

• Monitor and control of customer schedules.
• Regular use of customer portals to check data / control orders and KPIs.
• Booking of transports with transport companies or customer.
• Create daily picking lists for dispatch.
• Represent Logistics at daily production meetings.
• Liaise with customers and suppliers on Logistics issues.
• Control returnable packaging using specified portals and service providers.
• Maintain OTD for customers.  
• Establish a solid professional relationship with customers, suppliers and internal support.
• Creation of internal manufacturing plans and vendor schedules.
• Ensuring 100% parts availability for production.
• Understand internal capacities as well as available capacity at the supplier.
• Adherence to the relevant health and safety standards.

Requirements

To be successful in this role you will need a range of skills to set you up for success:

Understanding of Automotive portals and EDI systems

• Experience of working with Transport companies and booking deliveries
• Import/Export experience desirable
• Previous SAP experience highly desirable
• First class communication skills & confidence to work across all levels of the business
• IT Literacy - MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), MS Project, SAP / MRP

As part of a small team, you will also contribute a range of attributes:

• Assertive, Logical, Analytical, enthusiastic, and motivated.
• Proactive, Responsive, Autonomous, Team Working.
• Fast paced customer focused attitude.
• Good organizational, prioritization & time management skills.

What we offer

We offer a competitive salary of £28,000 to £35,00 based on experience plus benefits including condensed working hours (37.5 hours, finishing at 1pm Fridays), 25 days holiday + 8 days bank holidays, 5% employer pension contribution, life assurance, employee discount scheme, birthday time off, free onsite parking, and regular staff events.

We also promise you a welcoming culture as part of a small, hands on team. You will also work as part of a global community that provides you with development opportunities both professionally and personally. At Kongsberg Automotive we want you to prosper and be happy, because when you succeed, we succeed. 

Application / Contact

If this sounds interesting and likely the right challenge for you, we look forward to receiving your application!

Please register your CV/resume and cover letter.

Within your application, please inform us regarding your notice period and salary expectations.

The applications will be handled on an ongoing basis and the position may be filled before the application deadline date.