Farnell

Farnell, an Avnet company, is a global high-service distributor of technology products, services and solutions for electronic system design, maintenance and repair.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Logistics Support Specialist to join our team in Leeds 12 (West Yorkshire). This is a flexible, hybrid-working role, offering a great balance between working from home and the office!

This is a key role within the logistics team, providing vital support to the Freight Manager and wider logistics operations.  With a passion for detail, strong administrative skills, and proficiency with Microsoft systems, especially Excel your role will include supporting other teams with analytics and reporting related to logistics performance in addition to:

Ensuring carriers meet performance standards (KPIs)Helping to progress logistics projectsMaintaining accurate data and records across the EMEA regionAs a subject matter expert, the Logistics Support Specialist helps ensure that shipments will be managed the correct way, in time, expected quality and meet the necessary service requirements.

What’s in It for You?   Alongside a competitive salary, we offer a range of benefits:

A welcoming, collaborative team environmentOpen and approachable management cultureTools and opportunities to support career developmentPension schemeHealth Cash Plan25 days holiday plus bank holidays (with the option to purchase additional leave)Free onsite parking and gym accessFlexible remote workingCycle to Work SchemeRecognition and reward schemes

We're looking for someone with:

In-depth knowledge of international and local transport markets, mainly in the parcel and express sectors as well as the freight markets (Road/Air/Sea)Several years of professional experience in logistics, freight management, customer management and offer processing, ideally in the distribution environmentCost consciousnessUnderstanding fast pace logistic environments within courier logisticsGood understanding of online logistic portals (such as: UPS, DHL, FedEx) Proactive approach with heavy data analysis finding root causes within day to day logistic activitiesUnderstanding of logistics terminology and processesStrong data analysis skills, especially using ExcelEffective problem-solving and critical-thinking abilitiesConfidence in interpreting policies and choosing the best course of actionAbility to work independently with sound judgment and discretion

What will you be doing:

Monitor domestic and international shipmentsDevelopment of optimization options to control and reduce freight costProvide reporting to support financial decisions and demonstrate cost controlContact person of local and central service providers as well as internal customers and related departments involved in the shipping processOrganization of special transportsContinuously look for opportunities to improve processes and performance metricsKeep records—both digital and physical—updated and accurateCarry out additional duties as requiredIf you're detail-oriented, organised, and excited to be part of a dynamic logistics team, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and take the next step in your career!

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The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills.

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