Distribution & Transportation Coordinator

Newell Brands; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LinkedIn Learning

Bravo recognition program

Employee product discounts

Employee Referral Bonus

Employee Assistance Program

Sustainability & Citizenship programs

Give@Newell volunteering

Job summary

Newell Brands in the UK is seeking a D&T Coordinator to ensure the smooth flow of products through our Fradley Distribution Centre. You will coordinate warehouse and transport activities with a small team, support high service levels for customers, and contribute to continuous improvement across the operation.

The role offers development through regular feedback and access to online training courses, with emphasis on stock movements, shipment tracking, and close collaboration with internal teams

Qualifications

• Experience in warehouse or transportation operations.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Confidence working with MS Office, especially Excel

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily warehouse and transport operations to ensure products are shipped on time and customer requirements are met.
• Plan and monitor stock movements, shipments, and order schedules, including support for peak periods and special projects.
• Serve as the main point of contact for Customer Service, Sales, and Marketing on logistics, deliveries, and shipment tracking.
• Investigate and resolve delivery, transport, claims, and returns issues, working closely with carriers and internal teams.
• Maintain accurate inventory records through regular stock reconciliation and system updates in SAP and WMS.
• Prepare transportation documentation, including export and cross-border shipping paperwork.
• Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety requirements and company procedures.

Skills

Warehouse operations

Organisational skills

MS Excel

Tools

SAP

WMS

Job description

Job Type: Full-Time

Location Type: Onsite

Primary Location:

Lichfield, England, GB

Job ID:17848

Alternate Locations:

Reports to: D&T Admin Manager

Contract type: Permanent

Your Role and Team in a Nutshell

As a D&T Coordinator, you will help ensure the smooth and efficient flow of products through our Distribution Centre in Fradley. Working as part of a team of four, you will coordinate warehouse and transport activities, support high service levels for our customers, and contribute to continuous improvement across the operation.

We will help you achieve your goals and develop by providing regular feedback and access to online training courses.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily warehouse and transport operations to ensure products are shipped on time and customer requirements are met.
• Plan and monitor stock movements, shipments, and order schedules, including support for peak periods and special projects.
• Serve as the main point of contact for Customer Service, Sales, and Marketing on logistics, deliveries, and shipment tracking.
• Investigate and resolve delivery, transport, claims, and returns issues, working closely with carriers and internal teams.
• Maintain accurate inventory records through regular stock reconciliation and system updates in SAP and WMS.
• Prepare transportation documentation, including export and cross-border shipping paperwork.
• Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety requirements and company procedures.

What You Will Need

Minimum:

• Experience in warehouse or transportation operations.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Confidence working with MS Office, especially Excel

Your advantage:

• Experience with Warehouse Management Systems or enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems.
• A proactive, hands‑on approach with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Strong collaboration skills when working with internal teams and external partners.

What You Gain

Newell Brands has a strong footprint in the EMEA region, with several thousand employees spread over many corporate offices and manufacturing facilities. You might recognise some of our iconic brands, like Parker, Sistema, Spontex, Crockpot, NUK, Coleman, and Yankee Candle, to name a few.

Join us and benefit from:

• Unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning – 17,000+ courses for your professional and personal development
• Bravo – our global recognition programme where teammates can recognise each other and exceptional work is rewarded
• Discounts on some of our products from brands Parker, DYMO, Sharpie, Contigo, and others
• Employee Referral Program – an opportunity to get a bonus
• Global Employee Assistance Program – confidential support for you and your family, complementing our commitment to your well‑being at work and beyond
• Corporate Citizenship Philosophies – environmentally sustainable and socially sensitive business practices
• Give@Newell – paid time‑off for charity activities dedicated for local communities right where you live/work
• Access to Employee Resource Groups that foster an inclusive culture
• Core Values: Integrity, Teamwork, Passion for Winning, Ownership, Leadership

Are you interested?

If your application is shortlisted, our recruiter will invite you for an initial MS Teams interview.

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