Logistics Controller

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90Job Description:EU Logistics Controller – Leeds/Hybrid – £32,000 – £35,000
Chase & Holland are excited to be working with a highly successful leading global business who are looking for an EU Logistics Controller to join their supply chain team.
As EU Logistics Controller, you will take responsibility for the efficient and effective running of the Company’s Inbound and Outbound Logistics operation, acting as the business expert in the import and export of goods and ensuring full compliance with all customs and freight legislation.
The business which is seeing consistent year on year growth offers generous benefits, genuine development opportunities and a flexible working environment.

In Return You’ll Receive:

• 30 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Flexible Hybrid working (work from home 3-4 days per week)
• 10% KPI related Bonus
• Free Healthcare Cash Plan
• Pension scheme
• Generous discounts on products

EU Logistics Controller Responsibilities:

• Provide functional and business process expertise in Logistics with focus on Freight/Transport Management, within the EMEA area
• Maintain up to date knowledge of and compliance with all customs and freight legislation and ensure that all movement of goods is in compliance with regulations
• Investigate and resolve any shipping or freight issues arising (e.g. shipping routes, delayed items) ensuring that all stakeholders are kept informed and the impact upon the business and its customers is minimised
• Set-up, monitor & report on KPIs of Freight forwarders & Logistics Carriers and conduct regular (biannual) reviews on cost and service level effectiveness
• Contribute to the Company’s strategic logistics planning to ensure that all business needs are met and that we continue to maintain excellent levels of customer service across the EMEA business
• Maintain excellent collaborative relationships with all key internal stakeholders, working proactively with them to ensure effective delivery of business strategies
• Proactively review the business processes on an ongoing basis to ensure that they remain effective and efficient and contribute to business change and improvement projects as required
• Plan and manage freight and warehousing related projects in line with the company’s growth
• Reconciling and verifying the receipt of documents including Invoices, Proof of Export, relevant Import documentation
• Liaising with providers to obtain the best possible rates for air, land and sea shipments from a portfolio of suppliers and maintain rates up to date in D365 and SMARTFREIGHT Checking and approving freight invoices

Hours:  Monday to Friday 35 hours per week. 8am – 4pm (Flex) with 1 hour lunch

Required Skills & Experience:

• At least 3 years’ experience working in a fast-moving Logistics environment
• Professional Logistics/Transport or Import/Export Qualification
• Up to date knowledge of all import/export and freight/shipping regulations
• Good communicator with a high level of interpersonal
• Problem solving and analytical skills
• Additional European Languages (desirable)

If you are interested in finding out about this exciting EU Logistics Controller opportunity, please click ‘apply now’.
Chase & Holland acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. We specialise in finance, supply chain, HR, IT and office support recruitment and comfortably service Yorkshire, Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Staffordshire and Lincolnshire.Location: Yorkshire, Leeds