Job description
Role
Logistics Coordinator manage all aspects of shipping delivery and routes to ensure customer satisfaction. The primary goal of a Logistics Coordinator is to maintain customer satisfaction. By doing this it ensures that the business remains successful. Logistics Coordinator is also knowledgeable about supply management practices and principles. He/She must answer customer inquiries, inform customers of any delays in the delivery schedule and should be able to resolve customer complaints.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position. Hours of work will be Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week
Primary / Key Responsibilities:
· Managing stock levels using IT systems and digital devices
· Support upper management in ensuring there is good recording keeping and compliance.
· Manage inbound and outbound loads for the warehouse.
· Verifying and meeting established deadlines through management, product fulfilment, shipping and transportation cycle
· Managing, testing transportation providers, reviewing costs and transportation rates and researching shipping options
· Maintains warehouse in line with BRC standards, FSC standards, ensuring up to date stock lists are produced daily, and stock integrity.
· Developing and analysing budget and providing reports to management
· Managing logistics operations while controlling warehouse operations and advancing the efficiency of the supply chain
· Ensuring that shipping methods complying with rules, regulations and laws
· Recruiting and coordinating logistics staff (e.g. forklift driver’s) according to requirements and availabilities
· Monitoring quality control and keeping warehouse capacity at optimal levels
Experience /Skills Required:
Logistics Coordinator must have excellent organisational and problem-solving skills. A successful Logistics Coordinator candidate will have various prerequisite skills and qualifications that include:
· Advanced level in data management and analytic skills
· Proactive approach to work and able to use initiative
· Knowledge of quality management principles with the ability to identify process improvement opportunities
· Expert in using computers, SAGE, CIM50, Microsoft Office
· The ability to be forward-thinking and make projections, project manage and implement strategic planning
· Excellent people, communication and negotiation skills
· A clear understanding of the industry processes and knowledge of how to handle common obstructions with clear solutions
· Ability to manage staff resources to meet changing needs
· Good negotiation skills
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £25,000.00-£28,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Erith, DA8 2AT: reliably commute or be willing to relocate with an employer-provided relocation package (required)
Experience:
- Warehouse Management: 3 years (preferred)
- Logistics: 3 years (preferred)
Work Location: One location
Reference ID: MP_Logistic2023