Logistics Co-ordinator

Founded in 1984 AFL is an industryrecognized global leader in optical fiber network infrastructure. Our customerfirst highspeed fiber network solutions serve various markets including energy enterprise and hyperscale across 130 countries. Products and services include single and multimode optical fiber cable test and inspection equipment and our awardwinning Data Center Interconnect solution enabling centralized resource management for enhanced performance across multiple data center facilities.

Our recent European expansion brings endtoend sustainable optical fiber solutions closer to our valued EMEA customers prioritizing customer satisfaction while lowering emissions in line with our Environment Social and Governance (ESG) strategy.

AFL is headquartered in Spartanburg South Carolina United States with facilities in multiple global locations including the UK Canada India China Mexico and Australia. AFL is a subsidiary of Fujikura Ltd.

Candidate

This is a 12 month fixed term contract to provide maternity leave cover. Option for hybrid home/office working after 3 months.

A highly organized and detailoriented professional with 5 years of experience in logistics and supply chain coordination. Proven expertise in expediting shipments to ensure timely delivery of goods minimize delays and maintain seamless operations. Adept at building strong relationships with suppliers carriers and internal teams to resolve issues and meet tight deadlines in fastpaced environments.

• Proficient in logistics software e.g. Oracle TMS Microsoft GP
• Exceptional communication and negotiation skills enabling effective collaboration with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Strong analytical abilities with a track record of optimizing delivery schedules reducing lead times and improving overall supply chain efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

Expediting

• Confirm Purchase Orders and Estimated Time of Arrival (ETAs) with suppliers.
• Update Microsoft Dynamics GP (ERP System) with Estimated Time of Departure (ETD) & ETA dates.
• Identify chase resolve and report to stakeholders any late orders with Suppliers.
• Ensure quoted production times are within timescales agreed with suppliers and quoted accurately to Customer Service.
• Ensure successful transfers through the supply chain with possible delays identified mitigated & customer sales representative notified or returned to original expected delivery date.

Customer enquiries management

• Respond to enquiries from AFL HS EMEA Internal Departments for the best available lead time and price in an agreed timescale.
• Determine the best supplier based on price lead time and shipping options to fulfil the enquiry and record the choice by retaining a copy of the supplier email confirmation (in a shared inbox) in advance of receiving the customer order.

Order shipment directly from Supplier to Customer

• Source products and create POs using suppliers from Approved Vendor List (AVL) managed by Supplier Development Engineers (SDE) in China to meet customer expectations where known while considering best use of company resources (stock internal production and contract manufacture (CM) item cost and freight cost)
• Ensure goods get delivered on time in full by the quickest and costeffective delivery method.

GP data integrity for supply chain

• Maintain and amend supply chain information within GP including supplier purchase price Incoterms delivery information based on changes advised by supplier or SDE.

Communication

• Report monthly to Supply Chain Manager on progress and activities and projects escalating issues/concerns as necessary.
• Engage with other departments as required including but not limited to:
• Sales on delivery dates delays to orders & lead times.
• Solutions & Engineering on suppliers pricing and minimum order quantity (MOQ)

Preferred qualifications & experience:

• Candidates must live within a commutable distance to Milton Keynes
• Minimum 5 years experience in Expediting Import/Export Supply Chain or Procurement
• Far East shipping experience
• International Shipping Methods by Air and Sea and relevant regulations and Incoterm
• Experience in handling tasks like scheduling shipments coordinating with suppliers
• Proficiency in tools like ERP systems (e.g. SAP Microsoft GP) TMS (Transportation Management Systems) or other logistics and tracking software