Dispatch Coordinator
Requirements
Applicants must have GCSE-level Maths and English or equivalent, previous warehouse or dispatch experience, and previous logistics experience. They should be confident using warehouse ERP systems and Microsoft packages, with strong attention to detail, communication and interpersonal skills, a proactive attitude, and a customer-focused approach.
Job Description
Blatchford is a multi-award-winning, global, manufacturer of some of the world’s most advanced prosthetic technology, bespoke seating solutions and orthotic devices.
Our evidence-based approach and commitment to continuously challenge possibilities ensures our mobility solutions prioritise the wellbeing and long-term health of our users. Through innovation, science, technology, and maintaining a clear focus on people, we make mobility possible.
We a brand-new and exciting opportunity for a Dispatch Coordinator, to join our busy stores team based at our state-of-the-art, manufacturing facility in Basingstoke.
The Role
As Dispatch Coordinator, you will ensure customer and internal orders are accurately prepared, documented and dispatched on time.
Key duties.
- Creating accurate pick lists from approved customer orders and Transfer Order requests.
- Picking, checking, packing and labelling goods accurately, ensuring product codes, batch or serial details, quantities and destinations match the relevant documentation.
- Preparing orders for dispatch in line with carrier, customer, export and site requirements.
- Booking collections and deliveries with approved freight carriers, selecting the correct service in accordance with delivery deadlines and agreed procedures.
- Producing and checking dispatch paperwork, including delivery notes, packing lists, carrier labels, consignment notes and other required shipping documents.
- Tracking consignments, communicating delays or exceptions promptly and support proof-of-delivery requests.
- Carrying out final dispatch checks and escalate discrepancies before goods leave the site.
What are we looking for?
As Dispatch Coordinator, you will have the following.
Essential skills and experience:
- GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent)
- Previous warehouse/dispatch experience
- Previous logistics experience
- Confident in using warehouse ERP systems
- Competent with MS packages
- Strong attention to detail
- Good communication skills, both verbal and written
- Good interpersonal skills
- Positive, proactive attitude
- Customer focused
What can Blatchford offer you?
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- 25 days holiday (rising after service)
- Option to purchase additional annual leave
- On demand pay
- Pension
- Discounted shopping and leisure activities
- Health cash plan
- Cycle to work scheme
This is a fantastic opportunity to work as part of a dynamic team, within a unique environment and contribute to the success of our award-winning organisation.
If you feel like you meet the above criteria for this Dispatch Coordinator opportunity, then please apply now!
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About Blatchford
We are a multi-award winning manufacturer of some of the world's most advanced prosthetic technology, bespoke seating solutions and orthotic devices. We combine clinical expertise and pioneering innovation to redefine mobility. Our evidence-based approach and commitment to continuously challenging possibilities ensures our mobility solutions prioritise the health and long-term health of our users. Through science, technology, and a clear focus on people, we make mobility possible.
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