UK Logistics Specialist
Main Tasks and responsibilities:
1. Assist the procurement team in tendering, benchmarking, contract negotiation and annual review of carriers (air, sea, road, courier) and customs brokers across the UK.
2.Define and continuously monitor KPIs: port-to-warehouse and last-mile lead-time, damage rate, on-time pick-up, customs release time, freight cost; submit weekly dashboards to the Warehouse Manager. 3. Act as first responder for transit delays, cargo damage, customs holds or documentation gaps; initiate contingency plans and provide solutions in a timely mannner. 4. Use TMS，BI tools and cost-service models to optimise current air, sea, road and multimodal routes; deliver quarterly savings proposals and risk assessments. 5. Design 6–12-month forward transportation routes based on business growth, new-model launches, tariff changes and import/export regulations. 6. Ensure all import/export declarations comply with UK HMRC, EU CDS, IATF 16949 and customer-specific requirements; obtain and keep HS-code reviews, certificates of origin, EUR.1, AEO accreditation etc,. 7. Maintain daily/weekly alignment with Purchasing, Planning, Warehouse, Finance, Customer Service and OEM customers to synchronise forecasts, inventory, ASN, claims and invoicing.
Ideal candidate profile:
1. 2+ years experience of international logistics / freight forwarding / carrier management; proven expertise in UK-EU import/export, Incoterms 2020 and customs updates.
2. Bachelor’s or above in Logistics, International Trade, Supply-Chain or related; CILT(UK) Level 3, IATA FIATA or equivalent preferred.
3. Proficient in TMS, SAP TM/LE, Excel Power Query, Power BI; SQL/Python for data extraction & visualisation is a plus.
4. Deep knowledge of UK customs tariff, CDS, T1/T2 procedures, AEO/FAST-PLUS; familiar with ADR dangerous-goods regulations.
5. Fluent English (written & spoken, C1+); Chinese or other European languages advantageous.
6. Strong commercial negotiation and contract management skills; PRINCE2 / PMP certification desirable.
7. Data-driven, resilient, willing to work overtime during peak and occasional night shifts.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary based on experience and qualification
- 25 Days annual holiday allowance plus bank holidays
- Workplace pension
- Team building events and employee learning opportunities
About BYD UK
BYD UK is the UK distributor of BYD Company Ltd which is a China-based company and a global leading-edge provider of green energy technologies. BYD UK offers a range of electric vehicles, including all-electric cars, all-electric buses and all-electric forklift trucks. BYD is expanding its UK operations to support a growing portfolio of electric bus projects.
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