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.