Commodities & Logistics Coordinator

Veolia; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental services company is seeking an individual to manage the sales and logistics of secondary commodities. The successful candidate will have a degree, strong interpersonal skills, and experience in logistics. You will be responsible for coordinating transport and ensuring all sales communications are timely. This hybrid position allows for flexibility with office work in London.

Benefits

25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

Access to company pension scheme

Discounts on groceries and retailers

Resources for physical, mental, and financial health

One paid day off for volunteering

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Logistics and office experience that involved direct customer contact.
• Good written and spoken English essential.
• Waste management experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Organise the sale and purchasing of secondary commodities.
• Coordinate domestic and overseas logistics.
• Ensure all sales are administered and communicated on time.
• Process export shipments in a compliant manner.
• Liaise with sites and external customers for stock control.
• Track customer service and communication.
• Resolve invoice disputes and queries.
• Provide continuous service to internal teams.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Excellent organisational skills

Time-management abilities

Intermediate proficiency in Google Sheets

Strong communication skills

Customer service skills

Education

Degree or equivalent education level

Job description

Ready to find the right role for you?

Salary: Competitive and excellent company benefits

Hours: 40 per week, Monday to Friday

Location: Hybrid with a minimum of 2 days working from the office at 210 Pentonville Road, London, N1 9JY

When you see the world as we do, you see the chance to help the world take better care of its resources, and help it become a better place for everyone. It's why we're looking for someone who's just as committed as we are, to push for genuine change and bring our ambition of Ecological Transformation to life.

We know that everyone here at Veolia can help us work alongside our communities, look after the environment, and contribute to our inclusive culture.

What we can offer you

• 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
• Access to our company pension scheme
• Discounts on everything from groceries to well known retailers
• Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health; so you can lean on us whenever you need to
• One paid days leave every year to volunteer and support your community
• Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential

What will you be doing?

• Organise the sale and purchasing of secondary commodities (mainly recyclates) and products generated from Veolia's Material Recovery Facilities and other UK facilities
• Coordinate domestic and overseas logistics, including sourcing transport subcontractors for work that cannot be serviced internally
• Ensure all sales are administered and communicated on time to customers and internal teams
• Process export shipments in a timely and compliant manner, following international waste regulations and EA regulations regarding duty of care
• Liaise with sites and external customers for stock control, resolving customer queries and requests
• Track customer service and communication, attending customer review meetings where required
• Resolve invoice disputes and queries for both suppliers and customers
• Provide continuous service to Veolia facilities and internal sales and purchasing teams, including ad hoc management information and monthly KPI performance statistics

What are we looking for?

• Degree qualified or equivalent education level
• Logistics and office experience that involved direct customer contact
• Strong interpersonal skills with excellent organisational and time-management abilities
• IT skills with intermediate proficiency in Google Sheets, combined with strong communication and customer service skills
• Good written and spoken English essential
• Waste management experience desirable

What's next?

Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come.

We're proud to have been named as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work for three consecutive years in 2023, 2024 and 2025. This consistent recognition reflects our commitment to our people, demonstrating that Veolia is not just transforming the environment, we're also transforming what it means to have a rewarding, purposeful career.

We're dedicated to supporting you throughout your application journey, offering adjustments where reasonable and appropriate. As a proud Disability Confident Employer, we will offer an interview to applicants with a disability or long-term condition who opt-in to the Disability Confident scheme, and meet the minimum criteria for our roles.

We're also committed to ensuring that all applicants and colleagues receive fair treatment without discrimination on any grounds, aiming to create a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

If you are successful in securing a new role or promotion within the company, any offer to you may be subject to the acceptance of standardised terms and conditions. These new terms and conditions may differ from your current contract. If you have any questions about how this might affect you, please don't hesitate to contact your line manager or the HR team.