Despatch CoOrdinator

Despatch Co-ordinator; Gloucester; 6 months; £17.40ph paye; Inside iR35
We currently have a requirement for individual to work with an aerospace client based in Gloucester as a Despatch Coordinator . The role will be working within the Inbound Logistics Despatch team to support the Logistics team on daily Despatch Co-ordination activity; there will be some manual handling
Hours of work Dayshift – 37hrs per week 07.30 – 16.00 M –TH, 07.30 – 12.30 FR.
Duties will include
Co-ordinate material flow through Logistics stores, Packing, Despatch & Customs processes through to Despatch/delivery to external Customer & Sister sites.
Liaise with Logistics 3rd Party freight & customs providers, 3pl & company Logistics teams, Inspection and certification personnel.
Consolidate loads to create Van & Artic trailer consignments to maximise vehicle load fill and minimise number of despatches
Process all shipments through SAP where possible but utilising Manual shipment process where necessary
Manage & sort deliveries inbound from DHL Hub needed for from OE despatches e.g. CAT B, etc – breakdown & sort identified priorities
Support Inspection team in packing activity
Log all shipments in transit in DHL ClearIt system- liaise with DHL Hayes for T1’s
Liaise with Freight forwarders, Transportation suppliers and drivers as required
Act as initial focal for any Despatch/Shipping related queries
Flexible working to support other logistics functions – including Military and Gear despatches where needed
Support Out of normal hours despatches where possible to support Customer need
Technical Competencies...
Logistics process knowledge essential , particularly in export shipments, customs etc.
Inventory/Warehouse/Logistics Management background preferred
Analytical and decision-making.
Continuous improvement processes and techniques.
Proficient in the use of SAP – minimum knowledge of order picking & shipping
Proficient in the use of office systems – Outlook, word & Excel
Literacy & numeric aptitude is essential
Sound understanding of Health and Safety i.e. Manual Handling.
Morson is acting as an employment business in relation to this vacancy