The KILLSTAR brand-universe is an invitation for people to explore, discover, and become who they are. We help affirm this invitation by creating an inclusive, supportive environment where our team members are embraced exactly as they are.

We are looking for a Logistics Coordinator passionate about KILLSTAR and is ready to grow in a collaborative team environment. In this role, you will be instrumental in supporting our supply chain strategy, reporting to the Logistics Manager, identifying new opportunities for operational improvements, driving sustainability initiatives and working alongside a management team of passionate professionals.

Based in our Brighton HQ, you will act as an integral member of our Supply Chain Team, working alongside our Product, Customer Experience and Operations Team to deliver a best-in-class operation, delivering cost savings and improving our end-to-end customer experience.

If this sounds like the opportunity for you - we would love to hear from you! 

What the Logistics Coordinator will do:

• Tracking all inbound shipments from origin to destination for Retail, Wholesale (UK, EU, US).
• Working closely with our preferred freight agent and suppliers to ensure stock in shipped on-time for Sea Freight and Air shipments.
• Managing consolidations with our Suppliers and our freight agent at Port of loading for reduced shipping costs without risks to planned ETA’s.
• Ensuring all late ETD’s, ETA’s are communicated in a timely manner with KILLSTAR stakeholders.
• Checking and approving all shipping documents to ensure we are compliant with i.e. B/L, Air Waybills, final commercial invoices, trade documents for local customs in respective importing countries.
• Managing /assigning commodity codes accurately for all Import shipments to all regions (US, UK, EU) before shipment arrives at destination.
• Support with benchmarking for Inbound and outbound (Retail, Wholesale) for Sea, Air, Road shipments.
• Tracking all Launch shipments from POL and advising all key stakeholders on late arrivals.
• Identify any cost savings activities within the logistics Inbound and outbound.
• Review current processes and implement new ways of working to form robust process.
• Managing logistics drive and is kept updated regularly i.e. rates, shipping documents etc.
• Ensuring we are meeting agreed KPI’s on Inbound and outbound with freight agent/couriers.
• Inventory accuracy ensuring ordered quantities are shipped for the US /EU/ UK.
• Carrying out administrative tasks to support Logistics Inbound and Outbound shipments and drive efficiency throughout the logistics functions.
• Maintain knowledge of Incoterms for International Inbound shipments.
• Presenting logistics data and supporting training on courier and freight agent portals to internal KILLSTAR teams.
• Developing meaningful reports for warehouses and internal stakeholders.
• Identifying improvements from origin and ship-to countries (Retail, wholesale).
• Holding all inbound documents for customs and exercising due diligence to ensure we are compliant for inspections, i.e. customs declarations, commercial invoices, etc.
• Support with tenders on Inbound and Outbound shipments

What Killstar is looking for…

Required:

• Adaptable: you are adaptable to change and willing to embrace new ways of working and conducting activities.
• Agile: you are future-oriented; you can anticipate future trends, have broad knowledge and perspective in your area of expertise, and you are skilled at getting things done through formal channels and informal networks.
• Collaborative Negotiator: you can negotiate skillfully in tough situations with both internal and external groups, settle differences with minimum noise, and win concessions while empowering relationships.
• Knowledgeable: you are someone who has experience of working in logistics and operations and thrives off identifying new areas of opportunity for a growing business, shipping products globally to customers.
• Reliable Communicator: you are good at keeping people updated about changes, and your written and verbal communication is clear and concise.
• Solid Decision Maker: your solutions and suggestions are based on wisdom, critical thinking, experience, and sound judgement.
• Versatile: you look toward the broadest possible view of any challenge and have broad-ranging personal and business interests and pursuits.

Beneficial:

• Experience using Shopify, Flexport or Warehouse Management Systems such as SKUVault, Peoplevox, etc.
• Experience working within a Fashion DTC environment or with suppliers.
• Advanced skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office 365, specifically Excel, i.e. VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables.
• Experience working in the Far East region such as China, Vietnam, India, etc.

Work Hours & Location

Here at KILLSTAR, we support a hybrid working model. This means you will join us on site for three days a week at our HQ in Brighton. The other 2 days can be spent working from wherever you choose, either on-site, remotely or from home.

This role is a full-time position of 37.5 hours, with hours worked between 08:00am – 06:00pm, Monday through to Friday.

Killstar Perks & Benefits:

• Increased Holiday Allowance based on tenure
• Summer Fridays Early Finish
• YOU Day - one paid day off each year, just for you
• One paid volunteer day each year to support a charity or cause of your choice
• Flexible benefits platform designed around your wellbeing and personal preferences
• Employee Assistance Programme to offer support for personal or work-related issues aswell as financial and legal advice
• Staff Discount on all full-price items on our KILLSTAR site
• 5% Employer contributions to your pension

KILLSTAR is committed to a world where what makes us different makes us strong. We are a proud equal opportunity employer, and we back that up with a “come as you are” culture that is welcoming, inclusive, and safe. If you can see yourself being successful and excited in this role, we want to hear from you.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law.