Logistics Distribution Correspondent
Competitive salary & generous benefits package, including competitive pension plan.
Full Time 37.5 hours per week
About Us
INEOS is one of the largest petrochemical companies in the world, employing around 22,000 people across 168 sites in 26 countries. With annual sales of $60bn, we have grown rapidly in the petrochemicals sector over the past 20 years, and have recently focused on broadening our activity into the upstream sector to become one of the top 10 players in the North Sea. In many of the markets we operate in we are number one in the world.
We continue to grow and have recently announced a €2.7 billion investment in a new European chemical complex, the first new cracker to be built in Europe for 20 years. INEOS is also diversifying into some brand-new areas such as the automotive industry with Projekt Grenadier, the fashion industry with Belstaff and the sports world with the purchase of FC Lausanne.
Sustainability has always been at the heart of our business in Grangemouth and we have a road map to achieving ‘net zero’ by 2045. To get there we have set ambitious interim targets for 2030 as we continue to create vital products that help others to reduce their carbon footprints and we lead the hydrogen revolution. We’re investing in this sustainable future right now, building the infrastructure that will deliver carbon savings with further investment of more than £1bn to come.
.Job Purpose
As a Logistics Distribution Correspondent you will ensure on time collection and delivery of our polymer products from our UK production facility and European distribution centres / storage locations to our customer base throughout numerous countries worldwide. The logistics distribution correspondent will optimise the best solution for on time deliveries using multiple 3rd party logistics service providers considering stock availability, any supply chain network constraints, import and export customs obligation, QSHE and cost to the business.
Principle Accountabilities of the role:
- Responsible for ensuring the optimal haulier is utilised according to the stock location, pack type and destination to fulfil customer sales orders requirements.
- Communicate daily with contacts in the Customer Service Centre and Account Managers throughout the business to ensure customer order expectations are met.
- Lead on the communication of instructions to hauliers through continuous monitoring of the present IT systems to ensure all orders have been progressed on time.
- Liaise closely with supply chain colleagues and the customer service centre to resolve supply issues and co-ordinate alternatives.
- Manage customs clearance requirements in accordance with legislative and in a way to optimise costs for Ineos O&P UK.
- Performance management of selected hauliers to meet agreed SLA criteria including HSE, on-time delivery performance , payload, claims and non-conformances and develop improvements to build on service level and reduce additional costs.
- Responsible for the management of any ad hoc charges through in-depth knowledge of the contractual Purchase Agreements and Service Level Agreements.
Requirements of the role
- Ideally educated to HNC level, equivalent vocational qualification or possessing relevant logistics experience.
- A good understanding of the basic principles of supply chain management and the role of distribution activities in the successful delivery of good customer service.
- Proficient IT literacy, ideally experienced in SAP, MS office and web based software applications.
- Logistics operational and commercial awareness and understanding.
- Must be enthusiastic, highly motivated, able to organise effectively during times of conflicting priorities.
- Good teamwork, interpersonal, communication and influencing skills.
- Ability to work methodically under tight time restraints, meet deadlines and multi-task.
- Proven track record of initiative and problem solving with an ability to innovate and push boundaries.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should apply and submit their CV