Logistics Co-ordinator

Barry-Wehmiller; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

BW Packaging in Doncaster is seeking a Logistics and Supply Chain Co-ordinator to manage national and international shipments. You will coordinate aftersales shipments, handle documentation, and work with internal teams to ensure timely delivery.

The role requires 3+ years in logistics, strong organisational and communication skills, and proficiency with Microsoft applications including Dynamics 365 and Excel. It offers a hands-on environment supporting fast-paced projects.

Qualifications

• Logistics experience is required (3+ years).
• Experience in Supply Chain; project shipments would be beneficial.
• Strong communication and ability to manage changing workload are essential.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate shipping of projects between destinations.
• Coordinate loading with forklift drivers and prepare goods for shipment.
• Ensure on-time in-full deliveries and manage packing/crating needs.
• Communicate with internal teams (Production, Finance) about shipments.
• Maintain documentation and use Infor XA, AS400, Excel and Dynamics 365.

Skills

Communication

Organisation

Teamwork

Time management

Prioritisation

Excel proficiency

Education

English & Maths literacy

Microsoft Office skills (Dynamics 365, OneNote, Excel)

Computer literacy

Tools

Dynamics 365

OneNote

Excel

Job description

About Us:

BW Packaging is driving performance at the intersection of people, technology, and customer care. As part of the privately held Barry-Wehmiller family, we unite a global team of packaging experts with a clear purpose: People Who Care, Building Solutions that Perform. We take on our customers’ toughest challenges as our own — delivering both innovative and enduring solutions that set the standard for value and performance. Our strength comes from our people and the power of our brands — trusted names in packaging that are known worldwide for engineering excellence, application expertise, and lifetime commitment to customer success. Truly Human Leadership guides our belief that exceptional business results and profound respect for people together provide the foundation of enduring success. We are committed to forging lasting partnerships with our customers, earning their trust through integrity, expertise, and execution. With our full range of packaging solutions and long term partnership and service, we help customers achieve operational excellence today while building the future of packaging together.

Barry-Wehmiller is a diversified global supplier of engineering consulting and manufacturing technology for the packaging, corrugating, sheeting and paper-converting industries. By blending people-centric leadership with disciplined operational strategies and purpose-driven growth, Barry-Wehmiller has become a $3 billion organization with nearly 12,000 team members united by a common belief: to use the power of business to build a better world.

Job Description:

GENERAL PURPOSE

To co-ordinate new equipment projects for national and international shipping to customers.

The role involves the Aftermarket sales shipment handling with the Aftermarket Sales Co-Ordinator for preparation, documentation and transactional requirements in the system.

The role encompasses all elements of customer shipments including internal discussions, product expediting, supplier co-ordination for packing and loading, consumable management, all required documentation and organisation/communication with shipping agents.

In parallel with general tasks, there is also a necessity to be involved with improvement projects for the Supply Chain team and Logistics functions.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Facilitate the shipping of projects from one destination to another
• Co-ordinating and taking part in the loading of shipments with fork lift truck drivers
• Load preparation with fork lift truck drivers
• Orchestrate deliveries to meet customer demand to an internal ‘on time in full’ delivery target
• Liaising and management of packing and crating requirements, internal and external communication
• Organising shipment collections
• Internal communications for shipment of projects such as Production, Finance and any other department supporting the shipping process
• Administrative requirements in the system including photographs and the use of Infor XA, OneNote and Microsoft applications (e.g. Excel and Dynamics 365)
• Creation and maintenance of project folders for Logistics information
• Storage of projects prior to shipment and optimisation of space/capacity
• Consumable management for Logistics requirements
• New equipment identification tagging and checks
• Creation of documents for use on project content checks and shipment inclusive of packing lists and commercial invoice
• Take steps to avoid additional shipment of project content (i.e. missed items in the original shipment)
• Documenting shipment information such as photographs and paperwork per project
• Volumetric analysis and expectations for shipment requirements i.e container volume per project
• Process reviews to streamline the shipping and transportation processes
• Documentation and customer communication for Aftermarket sales orders
• Shipment bookings for Aftermarket sales orders
• Checks and compliance to the required country legislation for all documentation – projects and Aftermarket sales orders
• Purchase orders and transactions within Infor XA and AS400 in a timely manner for projects and Aftermarket sales orders
• Support to the team
• Any other task that is required to fulfil the duties within the Logistics and Supply Chain function

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

• Good level of English and Maths
• Fully conversant with Microsoft applications particularly Dynamics 365, OneNote and Excel
• Computer literate

EXPERIENCE

• Logistics experience is critical, 3+ years
• Experience in Supply Chain
• Project shipments would be ideal although not essential

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

• Great communication skills
• Excellent ability for organisation and managing a changing workload
• Good at working within a team
• Time management skills
• Ability to prioritise
• Good with systems and Microsoft applications (particularly Excel)

OTHER

• Flexibility to work within a fast-paced environment with changing priorities

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

COMPETENCIES

• undefined
• Self-confidence
• Problem solving
• Attention to detail
• Decision making
• Organisational skills

At Barry-Wehmiller we recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying. We know that our differences often can bring about innovation, excellence and meaningful work—therefore, people from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require reasonable accommodations during the interview process.

Company:

BW Packaging