A dynamic and fast-growing manufacturing organisation is seeking a permanent Logistics Specialist to join their team in Oxford, offering a competitive salary of £45,000.

In this role, you will be responsible for processing customer purchase orders, coordinating shipments, and managing stock transfers.

This position is ideal for candidates with experience in shipping/logistics both within the UK and internationally.

Role responsibilities of the Logistics Specialist include:

• Coordinate and oversee shipments to customers across the UK, Europe, Canada, and Australia.
• Handle transportation of materials to and from conferences for the global marketing teams.
• Schedule and manage inventory collections from distributors and manufacturing suppliers to warehouses, including third-party partner sites.
• Ensure inventory accuracy and implement adjustments within the ERP system.
• Create templates and procedures for import and export documentation to guarantee compliance.
• Maintain customs declarations and relevant registrations.
• Identify opportunities to lower costs, improve delivery performance, and enhance the overall customer experience.

Person Specification of the Logistics Specialist:

• Prior experience in a logistics position or a comparable role.
• Experience working in a technical manufacturing environment - essential
• Capacity to thrive in a dynamic environment and adapt to uncertainty and change.
• Excellent organisational and communication abilities.
• Flexibility in collaborating with third-party logistics partners to ensure optimal business performance.
• Keen attention to detail and proficiency in managing multiple tasks at once.

Salary

Up to £45k

The position will involve travel up to 3 days per month

This role will be well suited to you if you have held a role within logistics or shipping as a logistics manager, logistics specialist, logistics controller, logistics planner, logistics coordinator, warehouse manager, warehouse supervisor, shipping manager, shipping specialist, shipping controller, shipping planner, shipping coordinator or material controller.