Logistics Specialist

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Llantrisant, Mid Glamorgan, Wales, GBR
In-Office
Entry level
Biotech
The Role
Manages warehouse inventory, shipment booking and tracking, customs documentation, freight invoices, carrier coordination, and import/export compliance. Supervises material handlers when needed, supports SAP warehouse transactions, monitors logistics KPIs, resolves transportation issues, improves SOPs, and contributes to cost-reduction and continuous-improvement initiatives across road, air, and sea freight operations.
Summary Generated by Built In
Job TitleLogistics Specialist
Location(s)
Llantrisant

About Us

Revvity is a developer and provider of end-to-end solutions designed to help scientists, researchers, and clinicians solve the world’s greatest health challenges. We pair the enthusiasm of an industry disruptor with the experience of a longtime leader. Our team of 11,000+ colleagues from around the globe are vital to our success and the reason we’re able to push boundaries in pursuit of better human health.

Find your future at Revvity 

We are currently looking to recruit an experienced Logistics Specialist to join the team on a full-time, permanent basis. The role is reporting into our site Logistics Team Lead and is based in our manufacturing facility in Llantrisant.

Key Responsibilities:

Warehouse Responsibilities:

  • Management of Site inventory control and active participation in annual inventory counts.

  • Be the backup of the logistics Team leader, directly supervise and coordinate the activities of Material Handlers and dispatch during their absence

  • Assist the Logistics Team leader to review SOPs, Continuous improvement project and maintaining KPIs

  • Site management of CAA Known Consignor program.

  • Work with the Logistics Team leader to drive the performance (operational) metrics

Logistics / ITC Responsibilities:

  • Classification & Valuation: Assign correct HS/tariff codes and determine accurate customs valuation for products

  • Support Site on COO (Country of Origin) determination.

  • Documentation Review: Validate commercial invoices, packing lists, and air waybills for accuracy and compliance

  • Use SAP, freight system, and internet to track status of inbound/outbound shipments

  • Contact the carriers and freight forwarders to solve any delays in inbound and outbound freights. Work closely with ITC to solve any issues customs related issues.

  • Invoices: Validate Freight Forwarders/Couriers invoices, Check base rates, zones, and service levels against our Global carrier rate cards, verify extra fees like fuel surcharges, PSS: peak season surcharges, Accessorial fees: driver waiting times, liftgate use etc Develop and monitor logistics KPI`s using the system Intelligent Logistics

  • Process bills of lading, customs forms, and commercial invoices.

  • Manage shipments: Book Road, air, or sea transport and track loads from start to end

  • Resolve issues: Fix routing problems, delays, or damaged goods quickly.

  • Improve and create SOP related to all Logistics activities.

  • Support and active cross-functional interaction with other departments to meet site goals and business needs.

  • Develop, maintain, and report cost reduction projects reporting to the warehouse/logistics manager.

  • Issue manual customs invoices (non-systematic shipments)

  • Send customs clearance instructions and check import declarations

Basic Qualifications:

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills; requires interaction with many stakeholders both internally and externally.

  • Experience in Logistics and warehouse roles

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access).

  • Strong knowledge of SAP is advantageous, for all transactions and various interfaces as it relates to shipping consumable, instrument, and service orders.

  • Background in Hazardous materials shipping, IATA is preferrable but not essential.

  • Experience in Continuous Improvement/DMAIC process is preferred

Requirements:

  • Full knowledge and understanding of SAP for warehouse management

  • Knowledge of the import and export procedures and regulations.

  • Knowledge of regulations and a deep understanding of international trade legislation, customs procedures, and transportation regulations.

  • Problem solving ability.

  • Self-motivated, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.

  • Strong interpersonal skills to manage staff and interact with stakeholders.

  • Excellent customer service, communication, negotiation, and mediation skills.

  • Excellent planning and organizational ability to manage multiple shipments simultaneously.

  • Good geographical knowledge and understanding of global trade routes.

  • Ability to remain focused, flexible, and calm under pressure.

  • Proficiency in key IT systems relevant to logistics and freight forwarding.

  • Ability to work to tight deadlines while maintaining accuracy.

  • Solid experience in freight forwarding, with a strong understanding of industry processes and documentation.

Skills Required

  • Experience in logistics and warehouse roles
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Knowledge of import and export procedures and regulations
  • Knowledge of international trade legislation, customs procedures, and transportation regulations
  • Problem-solving ability
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively
  • Strong interpersonal skills for staff and stakeholder interaction
  • Customer service, communication, negotiation, and mediation skills
  • Planning and organizational ability to manage multiple shipments simultaneously
  • Geographical knowledge and understanding of global trade routes
  • Proficiency in IT systems relevant to logistics and freight forwarding
  • Ability to meet tight deadlines while maintaining accuracy
  • Solid experience in freight forwarding and industry documentation
  • Experience with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access
  • Strong knowledge of SAP
  • Background in hazardous materials shipping and IATA
  • Experience with continuous improvement or DMAIC processes

Revvity Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Revvity and has not been reviewed or approved by Revvity.

  • Healthcare Strength Health, dental, and vision coverage, along with HSA options, are presented as competitive within a comprehensive package. These medical benefits are a relative bright spot even when other compensation elements draw criticism.
  • Retirement Support A 401(k) with company match is included, supporting long‑term savings. Retirement programs are listed as part of the core total rewards.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Paid time off, parental benefits, and a separate compassionate care leave expand time‑off options beyond standard PTO. This breadth offers flexibility for caregiving and life events.

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The Company
HQ: Waltham, MA
3,109 Employees
Year Founded: 2023

What We Do

At Revvity, “impossible” is inspiration, and ""can't be done"" is a call to action. Revvity provides health science solutions, technologies, expertise and services that deliver complete workflows from discovery to development, and diagnosis to cure. Revvity is revolutionizing what’s possible in healthcare, with specialized focus areas in translational multi-omics technologies, biomarker identification, imaging, prediction, screening, detection and diagnosis, informatics and more. With more than $3 billion in revenue and over 11,000 employees, Revvity serves customers across pharmaceutical and biotech, diagnostic labs, academia and governments. It is part of the S&P 500 index and has customers in more than 190 countries. Learn more at www.revvity.com

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