Logistics Specialist at Revvity
London, London - England, United Kingdom -
Full Time


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 Dec, 26

Salary

40000.0

Posted On

25 Sep, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Yes

Skills

Industry

Transportation & Logistics

Description

Key Responsibilities:

Warehouse Responsibilities:

  • Management of Site inventory control and active participation in annual inventory counts.
  • Be the backup of the logistics Team leader, directly supervise and coordinate the activities of Material Handlers and dispatch during their absence
  • Assist the Logistics Team leader to review SOPs, Continuous improvement project and maintaining KPIs
  • Site management of CAA Known Consignor program.
  • Work with the Logistics Team leader to drive the performance (operational) metrics

Logistics / ITC Responsibilities:

  • Classification & Valuation: Assign correct HS/tariff codes and determine accurate customs valuation for products
  • Support Site on COO (Country of Origin) determination.
  • Documentation Review: Validate commercial invoices, packing lists, and air waybills for accuracy and compliance
  • Use SAP, freight system, and internet to track status of inbound/outbound shipments
  • Contact the carriers and freight forwarders to solve any delays in inbound and outbound freights. Work closely with ITC to solve any issues customs related issues.
  • Invoices: Validate Freight Forwarders/Couriers invoices, Check base rates, zones, and service levels against our Global carrier rate cards, verify extra fees like fuel surcharges, PSS: peak season surcharges, Accessorial fees: driver waiting times, liftgate use etc Develop and monitor logistics KPI`s using the system Intelligent Logistics
  • Process bills of lading, customs forms, and commercial invoices.
  • Manage shipments: Book Road, air, or sea transport and track loads from start to end
  • Resolve issues: Fix routing problems, delays, or damaged goods quickly.
  • Improve and create SOP related to all Logistics activities.
  • Support and active cross-functional interaction with other departments to meet site goals and business needs.
  • Develop, maintain, and report cost reduction projects reporting to the warehouse/logistics manager.
  • Issue manual customs invoices (non-systematic shipments)
  • Send customs clearance instructions and check import declarations


Basic Qualifications:

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills; requires interaction with many stakeholders both internally and externally.
  • Experience in Logistics and warehouse roles


Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access).
  • Strong knowledge of SAP is advantageous, for all transactions and various interfaces as it relates to shipping consumable, instrument, and service orders.
  • Background in Hazardous materials shipping, IATA is preferrable but not essential.
  • Experience in Continuous Improvement/DMAIC process is preferred

Requirements:

  • Full knowledge and understanding of SAP for warehouse management
  • Knowledge of the import and export procedures and regulations.
  • Knowledge of regulations and a deep understanding of international trade legislation, customs procedures, and transportation regulations.
  • Problem solving ability.
  • Self-motivated, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
  • Strong interpersonal skills to manage staff and interact with stakeholders.
  • Excellent customer service, communication, negotiation, and mediation skills.
  • Excellent planning and organizational ability to manage multiple shipments simultaneously.
  • Good geographical knowledge and understanding of global trade routes.
  • Ability to remain focused, flexible, and calm under pressure.
  • Proficiency in key IT systems relevant to logistics and freight forwarding.
  • Ability to work to tight deadlines while maintaining accuracy.
  • Solid experience in freight forwarding, with a strong understanding of industry processes and documentation.


Responsibilities

Role Responsibilities:  

As a Transport Planner, you will be responsible for:  

  • Planning, scheduling, and coordinating the transportation of chemical products worldwide. 
  • Managing air and sea freight shipments while ensuring customer delivery commitments are achieved. 
  • Selecting the most effective transportation routes and shipping methods based on cost, service, and operational requirements. 
  • Ensuring all shipments comply with relevant safety, environmental, customs, and transport regulations. 
  • Preparing and maintaining shipping documentation, labels, customs paperwork, and shipment records. 
  • Monitoring transportation performance and proactively resolving logistics issues and delays. 
  • Acting as a key liaison between logistics providers, freight forwarders, warehouses, customer service teams, and supply chain stakeholders. 
  • Supporting continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve customer experience. 
  • Preparing logistics performance and cost-analysis reports for management. 
  • Identifying opportunities to optimize transportation processes and improve operational effectiveness 

 

Experience and Competencies:   

What we are looking for:  

  • Previous experience in logistics, transportation, shipping, or supply chain operations. 
  • Experience coordinating international shipments, ideally including air and sea freight. 
  • SAP experience, preferably within Warehouse Management (WM) or logistics-related processes. 
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines. 
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to build effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders. 
  • Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail. 
  • Ability to work effectively under pressure and respond to changing customer and business demands. 
  • A proactive, resilient team player who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment. 

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