Inbound Road Freight Coordinator

at  MillerKnoll

Why join us?
Our purpose is to design for the good of humankind. It’s the ideal we strive toward each day in everything we do. Being a part of MillerKnoll means being a part of something larger than your work team, or even your brand. We are redefining modern for the 21st century. And our success allows MillerKnoll to support causes that align with our values, so we can build a more sustainable, equitable, and beautiful future for everyone.
Job title - Inbound Road Freight Coordinator
Department - LOGISTICS
Location - Portal Mill, Melksham, SN12 6GN
Job summary
The role will include but is not limited to, supporting the international inbound logistics operation. The purpose of this role is to provide planning support with but not limited to making bookings, tracking inbound shipments, raising and processing purchase order numbers, ensuring shipments arrive in a timely manner to meet the needs of the business.
Cross Training will be provided as needed to assist other areas of the department to provide absence cover.

Specific responsibilities (but not limited to)

• Booking and or monitoring supplier bookings for International inbound shipments with selected freight forwarders in a timely manner
• Tracking international inbound shipments ensuring any problems are communicated in a timely manner to the production planning team and/or warehouse goods in team.
• Create and manage the collection/delivery of inbound sea freight containers from the USA and Far East ensuring Herman Miller fleet of vehicles is utilised where possible.
• Create and manage a database for agreed inbound rates ensuring best rates and service are provided at all times.
• Creating Purchase orders for suppliers and ensuring agreed rates are applied.
• Support other areas of the business as and when required

Job holder requirements

• Keen to learn.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Attention to detail.
• Good organisational skills and able to prioritise workload.
• Calm under pressure.
• Ability to problem solve.
• Excellent computer skills.
• Responds positively to change and is adaptable to new challenges.

Company values
Leadership – leading by example
Purpose – energy and drive
Beliefs – integrity and trust
Design – problem solving
Connections – relationships
Growth – continuous improvement
Performance – achieve standards
Who We Hire?
Simply put, we hire everyone. MillerKnoll is comprised of people of all abilities, gender identities and expressions, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, veterans from every branch of military service, and more. Here, you can bring your whole self to work. We’re committed to equal opportunity employment, including veterans and people with disabilities.
MillerKnoll complies with applicable disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact MillerKnoll Talent Acquisition at
careers_help@millerknoll.com

• Booking and or monitoring supplier bookings for International inbound shipments with selected freight forwarders in a timely manner
• Tracking international inbound shipments ensuring any problems are communicated in a timely manner to the production planning team and/or warehouse goods in team.
• Create and manage the collection/delivery of inbound sea freight containers from the USA and Far East ensuring Herman Miller fleet of vehicles is utilised where possible.
• Create and manage a database for agreed inbound rates ensuring best rates and service are provided at all times.
• Creating Purchase orders for suppliers and ensuring agreed rates are applied.
• Support other areas of the business as and when require