Distribution Co-Ordinator

Yolk Recruitment Ltd; Pontypridd; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the building materials sector seeks a Distribution Co-ordinator to manage customer orders and coordinate with internal teams. The successful candidate will ensure smooth operations and dispatch, while receiving extensive training and support for their role. Benefits include up to £29,000 salary, 25 days holiday, pension, and ongoing career development opportunities.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Share saver scheme

Retail discounts through employee benefits platform

Ongoing training and career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong IT skills with various systems.
• Great attention to detail and multitasking ability.
• Clear verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Input all customer orders accurately.
• Plan cost-effective dispatch schedules.
• Respond to customer enquiries and complaints promptly.

Skills

IT skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Team-first attitude

Ability to work under pressure

Knowledge of local geography

Job description

Distribution Co-ordinator
Up to £29,000 per annum

Yolk Recruitment is working with a well-established business in the building materials sector to find a Distribution Co-ordinator to join their team.

What you'll be doing:

As Distribution Co-ordinator, you'll play a key role in managing customer orders and enquiries. You'll work closely with commercial, operations and transport teams to ensure the smooth planning and dispatch of deliveries.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Accurately inputting all customer orders
• Planning cost-effective dispatch schedules for customer orders
• Responding promptly to customer enquiries and complaints
• Supporting pre-planning for major contracts or large schemes
• Collaborating with internal teams to ensure smooth operations
• Keeping detailed and accurate records
• Adapting to support other departments when required

What you'll bring to the role:

• Strong IT skills, with confidence using various systems
• Great attention to detail and the ability to juggle multiple tasks
• Clear communication skills, both written and verbal
• A proactive, team-first attitude
• The ability to stay calm under pressure and work to tight deadlines
• A natural curiosity about how other departments operate
• Previous experience in a similar role is desirable, but not essential - full training is provided
• Good knowledge of local geography is essential

Benefits

• Base salary up to £29,000
• 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays
• Pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Share saver scheme
• Access to a range of retail discounts through an employee benefits platform
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities