Logistics and Dispatch Coordinator / Manufacturing

Aluminum Window Designs Ltd; Corby; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established design and manufacturing company is seeking a Logistics and Dispatch Coordinator who thrives in a dynamic environment. This pivotal role involves ensuring timely dispatch of goods and effective communication across teams to meet customer expectations. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving. Join a supportive team dedicated to exceeding customer satisfaction while enjoying a range of benefits, including private healthcare and opportunities for progression. If you are ready to make an impact in logistics, this is the opportunity for you!

Benefits

Pension

Private health care

28 holidays including bank holidays

Early finish on your birthday

Progression within the company

Excellent working environment

Qualifications

• Previous experience in logistics and dispatch is essential.
• Highly organized and quick thinking to manage a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee dispatch and logistics to ensure timely delivery of goods.
• Coordinate with departments to manage order progression and quality control.

Skills

Logistics Management

Dispatch Coordination

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Organizational Skills

Education

Experience in Logistics

Manufacturing Industry Knowledge

Tools

IT Systems

Job description

Logistics and Dispatch Coordinator who is a solutions person with the ability to think on their feet with previous logistics and dispatch experience is required for a well-established design and manufacturing company based in Corby, Northamptonshire, East Midlands.

SALARY: £32,000 - £35,000 per annum + Overtime +Benefits

LOCATION: Corby, Northamptonshire, East Midlands (NN17) – 100% Site Based

JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent

JOB OVERVIEW

We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Logistics and Dispatch Coordinator who is a solutions person with the ability to think on their feet with previous logistics and dispatch experience.

Working as the Logistics and Dispatch Coordinator a key aspect of your role will involve a consistent presence on the manufacturing floor. Regular visits will be essential to monitor the progression of customer orders, ensuring they are advancing according to schedule and have successfully cleared quality control. This proactive approach will enable you to identify any potential roadblocks to meeting shipping deadlines, allowing for timely intervention and resolution.

As the Logistics and Dispatch Coordinator you will also be expected to maintain a regular presence within the warehouse. This will facilitate the efficient coordination of product dispatch, including verifying that items have been appropriately packed to safeguard against any damage during transit.

Your responsibilities will also encompass the comprehensive management of logistics, ensuring that all orders are shipped punctually and in accordance with customer expectations.

As a successful candidate you will join a friendly and supportive team who have a common goal of exceeding customer expectations, whether that’s through the manufacturing process, delivery of their orders or general interaction with the business.

DUTIES

This is a dual role and your duties as the Logistics and Dispatch Coordinator include:

Dispatch Coordinator

• Responsible for all items dispatched and received

• Organise and distribute goods in deliveries with other department coordinators and supervisors

• Responsible for the dispatch of all manufactured goods delivered to site or collected by customers

• Work alongside the Factory Manager to ensure delivery dates are met

• Organise and coordinate workload

• Organise and coordinate the movement of manufactured items

• Ensure all items dispatched are correct to works order sheet and delivery notes

• Ensure correct wrapping material is used as per works orders

• Ensure all systems are complete and up to date per as load distribution

• Liaise with other departments

Logistics Coordinator

• Create delivery schedules / dash boards for works orders

• Liaise with site managers for the distribution of items and site requirements

• Work alongside the Contracts team and liaise with clients to ensure delivery date are met

• Organise the distributions of goods with courier companies

• Plan and organise multi loads by creating effective schedules, using knowledge of driving routes, geography, and traffic patterns

• Negotiate with courier companies for set prices

• Continually reviews freight costs, transportation rates to keep costs down where possible

• Streamline shipping and transportation processes

• Producing delivery notes as per works orders for the dispatch team

• Liaise with courier drivers on arrival, ensure all correct information and paperwork is given

• Work alongside the Dispatch team to ensure correct items are dispatched

• Check all loads before distribution is complete

• Updating systems for delivery dates

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

• Must have previous experience working in logistics and dispatch

• Highly organised and quick thinking to manage a fast paced, performance driven environment

• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal

• Ability to both prioritise and multi-task, handling more than one situation or challenge at any given time

• The ability to thrive in an environment where the best made plans can change instantly or throughout the day

• Ability to manage and prioritise orders to meet production and delivery dates

• Methodical with attention to detail

• Communicate effectively with strong customer focus when liaising with project managers and site teams

• Actively seeking solutions to any problems occurring

• The ability to work in a professional office setting and factory environment

• Operating IT systems and applications

• Previous manufacturing industry experience highly desirable

BENEFITS

• Pension
• Private health care
• 28 holidays including bank holidays – closed over the Christmas period
• Early finish on your day of your birthday and paid
• Progression within the company
• Excellent working environment

HOW TO APPLY

To be considered for this job vacancy, please submit your CV to our Recruitment Team who will review your details. CV’s of Job Applicants meeting this requirement will be submitted to our Client for consideration. By submitting your job application to us you are hereby giving us your express consent to submit your details to our Client for this purpose.

JOB REF: AWDO-P13379

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