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Logistics Specialist
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Logistics Specialist
Location: Essex
Contract type: Permanent
Shift: Monday to Friday (08:00 - 17:00)
Salary: £28,000 - £32,000 per annum + Excellent Benefits
A well-established and growing organisation is seeking a proactive Logistics Specialist to join its Supply Chain team based in Maldon.
Key Responsibilities:
- Review sales orders and coordinate inbound and outbound shipment bookings alongside Customer Service and Planning teams
- Manage UK and export shipments via road, sea, and air freight, including groupage consignments
- Create detailed loading plans to maximise vehicle and container utilisation
- Maintain and update daily warehouse loading schedules, ensuring clear communication of any changes
- Generate inventory picking instructions in line with shipment requirements
- Obtain, compare, and analyse carriage quotations to support commercial decision-making
- Maintain transport and shipping cost records and spreadsheets
- Identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements across logistics activities
- Act as a point of contact for customer enquiries regarding export procedures and transport arrangements
- Ensure correct application of Incoterms and compliance with export documentation requirements
- Prepare and verify export paperwork and carriage documentation
- Monitor supplier, carrier, and 3PL performance, implementing corrective actions where required
- Liaise with freight forwarders and transport providers to maintain service levels and cost control
- Support KPI reporting and continuous improvement initiatives within the Supply Chain function
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Qualifications / Experience:
- Minimum of 2 years' experience within a transport, logistics, or supply chain environment
- Strong understanding of road, sea, and air freight operations
- Experience coordinating export shipments and groupage consignments
- Knowledge of export documentation and international shipping procedures
- Good understanding of Incoterms
- Excellent Microsoft Excel and general IT skills
- GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent)
- Industry-recognised Logistics or Supply Chain qualification (IoSCM, CIPS, or similar) - desirable
- Certificate in Export Documentation - desirable
- Fluent English, both written and verbal
Skills & Attributes:
- Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail
- Strong communication skills with a customer-focused approach
- Commercially aware with a focus on cost control and operational efficiency
- Able to prioritise workload and work effectively under pressure
- Proactive and solutions-focused mindset
- Strong team player who collaborates effectively with internal departments and external partners
- Excellent time management and problem-solving abilities
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Hours:
- Full-time, Monday to Friday
- 08:00 - 17:00
- 1-hour unpaid lunch break
Benefits:
- Pension scheme matched up to 7.5%
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- Friendly and supportive team environment
- Wellbeing support programme
- Long service awards
- Recognition and reward for outstanding performance
How to Apply:
Please submit your CV along with your availability.
For more information, please contact:
Charlie Boulton
01453 852544
Omega is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Omega does not charge candidates any recruitment or job-seeking fees at any stage of the hiring process.
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