Logistics Co-ordinator

You will have experience of coordinating logistics activities both within the UK and internationally.,

• Assist the Logistics Manager direct inbound or outbound logistics operations to deliver the company's products to our customers on time.
• Demonstrate value for money of logistics transactions without detriment to the operation of Thales.
• Negotiate with suppliers or customers to improve supply chain efficiency or sustainability.
• As allocated by the Logistics Manager, be the point of contact for logistics activities with programme managers and trade compliance.
• Assist the Logistics Manager, plan or implement improvements to internal or external logistics systems or processes.
• Collaborate with other departments to integrate logistics with business systems or processes, such as customer sales, order management, accounting, or shipping.
• Coordinate comprehensive logistical or reverse logistical functions for product life cycles, including acquisition, distribution, internal allocation, delivery, recycling, reuse, or final disposal of resources.
• Assist the Logistics Manager evaluate overseas contracts and programs commencing in bid phase to provide effective legally compliant worldwide distribution systems.
• Participate fully in any business improvement initiatives.
• Responsible for the application of appropriate governance and compliance measures too effectively control the activities of the function.
• Responsible for the performance of the function in accordance with the requirements of ISO9001 and other accreditations relevant to the business.
Financial / Budgetary Responsibility:
• Expenditure in accordance with the associated Functional budget and Thales UK delegated authorities.
• Achieve best price for all logistics activities.
Principal Relationships:
• Operations
• Programme Management
• Procurement
• Stores,
• Export Control
• External government agencies
  
  Convincing written and oral communication and presentation skills.
• Interpersonal skills to optimise cross-functional working and to work effectively with suppliers and the global business community.
• Work within a Team and be able to deputise for logistics manager on occasions.
• Relevant experience in a similar logistics environment.
• Good interpersonal, communication and influencing skills.
• Experience of working in a challenging environment.
• A high level of computer competency and reporting capabilities.
Desirable:
• The ability to translate business needs into tangible delivery of necessary logistics and supply chain capability both domestically and worldwide.
• A record of accomplishment of delivering on business needs in a testing commercial environment.
• Evidence of supply chain risk mitigation safeguarding immediacy of supply within a product and service based business.
• Ability to manage change and growth plans while balance long-term goals with daily operational needs.
• Technical and supply market knowledge of the logistics area relevant to the role., Experience in international logistics within a similar environment.
• Knowledge of customs formalities and international air/sea freight practices.
• A proven track record of meeting business needs and developing best practice.
• High standards of numeracy and literacy.
• HNC/HND or equivalent.
Desirable:
• Business Degree/Qualification or equivalent.
• Member of professional body (eg) MCILT
• Dangerous Goods qualification.
Behaviours and Values: Displays the following behaviours
• Displays passion, energy, drive, agility and resilience in achieving ambitious targets under difficult circumstances, capitalises on lessons learned and responds positively to setbacks.
• Measures the impact of their performance and of their policies and improves efficiency of the team to increase Thales competitiveness.
• Has a clear understanding of the global perspective relevant to their role working both within Thales and the supply market.
• Adopts a balanced and supportive approach to all Thales UK logistics related activities and ensures the organisation endeavours to promote a very high standard of service to the business.
• Able to work effectively within and across transverse teams, a good communicator and have the ability to influence internal/external contacts to achieve Thales requirements.
• Person of high integrity and trust with an understanding of different cultures and practices.
• Be conscientious, diligent, a good planner with a high level of perseverance and initiative.
• Ambitious and driven to take on additional responsibilities and progress their career within Thales.
  
  Thales people architect solutions that are relied upon to deliver operational advantage at every decisive moment throughout the mission. Defence and armed forces customers rely on us to deliver the full range of defensive systems for land, sea, and air. From early warning, to threat neutralisation, our platforms cover all levels from very short-range systems, to extended protection across the entire battle-space including Airspace Mobility Solutions, Vehicles and Tactical Systems and Missile Defence, Optronics, and Radar.
Together we offer fantastic opportunities for committed employees to learn and develop their career with us. At Thales UK, we research, develop, and supply technology and services that impact the lives of millions of people each day to make life better, and keep us safer. We innovate across the major industries of Aerospace, Defence, Security and Space. Your health and well-being matters to us and that's why we offer you the flexibility to do what's important to you; whether that's part time hours, job sharing, home working, or the ability to flex your start and finish times. Where possible, we support a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and helps you reach your ambitions., Thales is a leading global organisation focused on enabling civil and military customers too effectively perform complex tasks in critical environments. The services we provide to customers are dependent directly and indirectly on exchange of goods and documents, both within Thales and with its customers or service partners. Logistics plays an important role in supporting manufacturing, enabling support functions and Thales' service delivery. Thales UK is looking for an innovative, enthusiastic and professional to assist with co-ordinating all logistical resources in a timely and efficient manner in support of its Belfast product delivery ensuring compliance with all security and legislative constraints. Working within a small local team (3 people) integrated within to the wider Thales UK logistics organisation the successful candidate will be a key internal point of contact with the programme managers and export control and will enjoy a very challenging but rewarding role in a complex and demanding environment with excellent career development opportunities., At Thales we provide CAREERS and not only jobs. With Thales employing 80,000 employees in 68 countries our mobility policy enables thousands of employees each year to develop their careers at home and abroad, in their existing areas of expertise or by branching out into new fields. Together we believe that embracing flexibility is a smarter way of working.