International Logistics Coordinator

International Logistics Coordinator 

Location: Wolverhampton 

Salary: Competitive  

The Vacancy  

Fortune Brands Innovations are a US based company, listed on the New York Stock Exchange, that owns and develops a dynamic portfolio of brands for homes worldwide. 

Our specialist kitchen and bathroom division, Fortune Brands Water Innovations, is made up of a collection of leading luxury UK brands: Shaws of Darwen, Perrin & Rowe, and Victoria & Albert Baths, which we market under the umbrella brand, House of Rohl. 

In addition, Aqualisa completes our portfolio with its market leading digital showering technology. 

All of our brands are united by a belief in design, innovation and craftmanship, leading to beautiful and high-quality products. 

With manufacturing sites throughout the UK, and a House of Rohl showroom at the Design Centre in London, we currently employ over 600 people who are dedicated to delivering excellent products and service throughout our supply chain. A new multi-million pound state-of-the-art facility at the i54 Business Park in Wolverhampton will be completed later this year, generating exciting new opportunities across the business as we continue to grow. 

Our people are what make our business, and we truly care about creating a ‘Home for All’ where employees are empowered to make a difference, and able to bring their authentic selves to work. We are passionate about rewarding excellence and helping people to grow, both personally and professionally, during their time with us. 

If you are looking for opportunities within a progressive, innovative, and nurturing organisation; and have the energy, passion, and commitment to deliver excellence, we would love to hear from you. 

We currently have an exciting opportunity to join us as an International Logistics Coordinator within our Transportation and Distribution team. 

In a nutshell you will be responsible for: 

Supporting the Global Logistics Operation. Providing logistical solutions to support the Supply Chain with specific emphasis on cost, service, and on-time delivery whilst complying to all customs regulations and procedures. 

What you are already great at:  

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  Liaising with international and domestic freight forwarders and couriers for both Import and Export. 

  
  

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  Establishing most efficient and cost saving shipping solutions and methods ensuring time-critical requirements are fulfilled. 

  
  


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  Dealing with logistic queries and issues effectively and provide solutions. 

  
  


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  Producing departmental KPI data. 

  
  


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  Working on Global large-scale projects, meeting time critical deadlines. 

  
  


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  Verifying mandatory data is correct for all Export Documentation for International Trade- Certificates of Origin, Bills of Lading, Commercial Invoices, Packing Lists and Letters of credit. 

  
  


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  Being the point of contact for all logistical escalations, raising claims and following up actions in accordance with the claims process. 

  
  


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  Providing visibility with Track and Trace and POD requests. 

  
  


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  Supporting all improvements and help co-ordinate all logistic activities. 

  
  


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  Maintaining up to date records. 

  
  


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  Undertaking regular communication with both internal departments and customers across multiple global locations providing full visibility throughout. 

  
  


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  Operating as a team, providing support and cover for colleagues with the Operations Department. 

  
  

For this role we would need you to demonstrate:  

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  A clear understanding of the industry processes and knowledge of how to handle common obstructions with clear solutions. 

  
  


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  Good geographical awareness. 

  
  


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  Experience of implementing new processes and procedures. 

  
  


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  Strong planning and organisational skills, able to work at pace under pressure when required whilst continually prioritising workloads. 

  
  


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  Ability to analyst data and present data effectively 

  
  


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  Language skills an advantage 

  
  


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  Ability to effectively communicate with all Stakeholders 

  
  

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  A positive mindset and be resilient, optimistic, and open to change 

  
  


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  The ability to engage interest & participation of others within the team 

  
  


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  A solutions focussed mindset 

  
  

What your colleagues say about you: 

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  A logical and solutions focused mindset 

  
  


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  An excellent and engaging communicator, confidence to communicate at all levels 

  
  


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  Very organised and methodical 

  
  


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  Able to manage conflicting priorities 

  
  


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  Very high level of attention to detail 

  
  

Our Values : 

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  Aligned – in our work together 

  
  


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  Agile – in the face of challenge 

  
  


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  Accountable – to our promises 

  
  


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  Action – with integrity and transparency 

  
  

Why work for us: 

We reward our employees not just for the big headline results we reward our teams for how you have positively contributed to the business and that isn’t always defined by hitting a financial target. 

We have a pay for performance culture and reward annually on results. In an ever changing environment its key that you are a curious and nimble learner. We succeed as a team so the ability to collaborate is essential. And to continue to grow and continually challenge you need to ensure you are able to both plan and align so we are all pulling in the same direction. 

The benefits bit: 

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  33 days holiday (inclusive of Bank Holidays) 

  
  


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  Employee Assistance Programme 

  
  


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  Annual Incentive Plan Bonus Structure 

  
  


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  Life Assurance 

  
  


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  Health & Wellbeing Programme, including health cash plan and employee assistance 

  
  


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  Pension Plan 

  
  


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  High St Reward Scheme 

  
  


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  Refer a Friend Programme 

  
  


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  Free Parking 

  
  


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  Frequent Technology User Free Eye Care 

  
  


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  Flexible working model 

  
  


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  High 5 Employee Recognition Programme 

  
  

And as an employer who values you, you will be welcomed with open arms and supported to succeed. 

Our hiring process: 

1. You will be contacted by a member of our resourcing team for an initial discussion, this may be on Teams. 


2. You will be invited to site for either a 1 or 2 stage process depending on the role. 


3. We will inform you ahead of your interview what we will be discussing, we want to give you the opportunity to shine in these meetings. 


4. Successful candidates will be notified, and the start date will be confirmed for when you will be beginning your Fortunes Brand journey.