Our client supplies materials to the Investment Casting Industry. The materials are mainly used by companies in various sectors from Aerospace to Sculpture and Jewellery Manufacturing.
The majority of items they sell are manufactured in USA. These are shipped in containers to their warehouse in UK/Ireland and sold to customers on a just in time basis. They aim to hold stock for no longer than 3-4 months. They do sell some stock within USA or directly to customers from USA.
Logistics and Supply Chain is one of the most important services we provide to their customers as they pride themselves on their ability to meet their needs in order for their production to run smoothly and efficiently. They deal with multi-currency (GBP, USD and EUR) and with a handful of different freight companies. They currently use Quickbooks and SOS Inventory ERP systems.
Supply Chain Coordinator Duties
- Dealing with freight companies, customer and suppliers. Being able to co-ordinate movement of stock around the world ensuring relevant documentation is provided.
- Full oversite of stock held in 3 locations (UK, Ireland, USA)
- Management of customers purchase orders - sending sales order confirmations and producing delivery notes
- Monitor and facilitate accurate and timely receipt of inbound goods into the warehouses across 3 sites (2 in the UK and 1 in Ireland) as well as outbound goods to their customers
- Maintain internal ERP systems
- Review and produce import and export documentation to ensure customs compliance where necessary
- Monitor and maintain system inventory transactions to ensure accurate inventory levels
- Internal documentation including sales/movement of stock from one group company to another
- Filing and distribution of documentation i.e. certificates of conformance
- Various monthly reporting including customer consumption
Requirements
- Must have experience in Logistics and Supply Chain
- Must have good communication skills
- Have excellent attention to detail
- Detail orientated with the ability to multitask and prioritise workload effectively
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (specifically Excel)
- Have experience and be confident dealing with a multi-currency business (they sell in USD, EUR and GBP)
- Familiarity with Inco Terms
- Personable individual happy to work in a small office with a family feel
- Proactive attitude, ready to suggest and implement recommendations to improve processes across the business