Logistics Controller

Consortium Professional Recruitment Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment consultancy is seeking an experienced Logistics Controller to manage container shipments and improve operational efficiency. The role requires proven experience in container logistics and strong organizational skills. You will work closely with various stakeholders and be part of a dynamic team that values innovation and collaboration. The position offers a competitive salary and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Opportunities for professional development

Competitive salary and benefits package

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a container logistics or supply chain coordination role, on an international scale.
• Excellent knowledge of shipping documentation.
• Outstanding organisational, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Planning and coordinating container shipments from source to destination.
• Acting as a key liaison between internal teams and external logistics providers.
• Producing timely and accurate forecasting and planning information.

Skills

Container logistics management

Shipping documentation

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

SAP proficiency

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

Job description

Overview

Consortium are representing a valued client, who are seeking an experienced Logistics Controller. As a Logistics Controller, youll be an integral part of the Container Operations Team, working closely with internal teams to ensure the seamless end-to-end coordination of container shipments. Youll help manage risk, optimise shipment margins, and ensure our client continues to deliver best-in-class container logistics solutions. This is a dynamic role that requires a forward-thinking, organised, and detail-driven professional who thrives under pressure and enjoys problem-solving on a global scale.

Responsibilities

• Planning and coordinating container shipments from source to destination, in line with commercial agreements.
• Acting as a key liaison between internal teams, external logistics providers, inspection agencies, and customers.
• Handling container claims with shipping lines and cargo insurers when required.
• Producing timely and accurate forecasting and planning information for all stakeholders.
• Supporting integration and optimisation of SAP within the container operations function.
• Proactively identifying opportunities to reduce costs, improve service levels, and drive operational efficiency.
• Contributing to departmental KPIs and collaborating on wider logistics projects.

About you

The successful Logistics Controller will have the following attributes:

• Proven experience in a container logistics or supply chain coordination role, on an international scale
• Excellent knowledge of shipping documentation
• Proficiency in SAP or equivalent ERP systems is highly desirable.
• Outstanding organisational, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• A proactive, solutions-oriented mindset with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.

Benefits

• Be part of a globally recognised business that values innovation, accountability, and collaboration.
• Work in a close-knit, supportive team environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression within international logistics.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

If you're an experienced logistics or supply chain professional ready to take the next step in your career, we'd love to hear from you.

Consortium Professional Recruitment Ltd are a professional level recruitment consultancy specialising in the delivery of high relevance recruitment services on behalf of our clients across the UK. We regularly receive large responses to our advertising which can make providing individual feedback to every applicant challenging. If you haven t received a reply from us within 14 day of your application, we regret to say your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. We have a policy of retaining your details for future vacancies unless you request otherwise.