Logistic Coordinator

at  Lidl Asia Pte Limited

Summary
Lidl & Kaufland Asia is hiring a Logistic Coordinator to join our logistic hardgoods team. The successful candidate will be responsible to provide administrative support through collaboration and sound problem-solving skills across a wide range of shipments to various ports within Europe and America.

The objectives of the position are:

• Support on time payments to Lidl & Kaufland Asia and our factories through timely processing of all shipment releases documents incl. invoices and discrepancies.
• Proactively support internal and external stakeholders that ensure our shipments release as planned and forecasted

What you’ll do

• Coordinate and follow up delivery arrangement with internal merchandising team and suppliers
• Ensure on time shipments via sea and other modes of transport (rail and air) through the on time loading of the shipment release within the correct 3PL system.
• Lead the RFQ and final execution of special transportation arrangements such as airfreight and rail. This includes obtaining a minimum of 3 x 3PL quotes for such special transportation arrangements.
• Liaise closely with key stakeholders to ensure a complete and accurate bundle of commercial documents are provided in line with the handing over of goods.
• Ensure daily dispatching of Logistic documents to key stakeholders are complete, accurate and timely.
• Provide support to the Assistant Logistics Manager in problem-solving and handling ad-hoc tasks as assigned.
• Complete the updating of all shipping records within the company’s EDI system

What you’ll need

• Form 5 or above
• Minimum 2-3 years experience handling full set I/E shipping document within shipping field preferred (would be an advantage if it is a leading European / Trading company)
• Form 7 or above
• Passionate, self-motivated individual who collaborates well with others.
• Minimum 2-3 years of relevant working experience within Logistics (would be an advantage if it is a leading European company)
• Communication Skill: Excellent communication skill (both written and verbal) to ensure tasks completed are understood and accepted by key stakeholders
• Good command of both spoken and written language in English, Cantonese and Mandarin
• Decision Making: Good decision-making skills to be able to complete key tasks in order or priority.
• Complex Problem Solving: Be able work through the variety of Logistics and ensure are processed without error.
• Critical Thinking: Use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions or approaches to problems.
• Practical knowledge of Microsoft Office applications Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Immediate availability is highly preferred

What you’ll receive
We are dedicated to fostering a family-friendly culture and work environment and we are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all candidates with the required skills and experience. We enable fair pay within the company by creating non-discriminatory salary systems.

Development Opportunities

• The holder of this position will be responsible to make sure, that the shipment lots and the whole process of shipping is smooth and correct for the articles he is responsible for.
• Through a willingness to learn the holder of this position should also be open to minor process optimizations and drive them forward.

Market Leading Remuneration Package:

• Double pay and discretionary bonus
• Choice of MPF provider
• Life Insurance
• Medical Insurance

Supportive Environment:

• Rental re-imbursement scheme
• Out-Of-Office leave for important appointments
• In-house training courses
• Training sponsorship scheme
• Health Check
• Vision Check

Work-Life Balance:

• 5 day week
• Competitive Annual Leave
• Charity, Community and Sporting Events

Location
Lidl & Kaufland Asia Pte. Limited | Hong Kong (Ever Gain) — 18859.5 km
Ever Gain Plaza, 88 Container Port Road, Kwai Chung, 20th Floor, Tower 2
Contract Type
Full Time
Entry Level
Experienced
Logistics
Reference no.
449373

• Coordinate and follow up delivery arrangement with internal merchandising team and suppliers
• Ensure on time shipments via sea and other modes of transport (rail and air) through the on time loading of the shipment release within the correct 3PL system.
• Lead the RFQ and final execution of special transportation arrangements such as airfreight and rail. This includes obtaining a minimum of 3 x 3PL quotes for such special transportation arrangements.
• Liaise closely with key stakeholders to ensure a complete and accurate bundle of commercial documents are provided in line with the handing over of goods.
• Ensure daily dispatching of Logistic documents to key stakeholders are complete, accurate and timely.
• Provide support to the Assistant Logistics Manager in problem-solving and handling ad-hoc tasks as assigned.
• Complete the updating of all shipping records within the company’s EDI syste