Logistics Coordinator

Elate Staffing Solutions Ltd; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Company pension

Employee benefits scheme

Job summary

Elate Staffing Solutions Ltd in the Chesterfield area is looking for an experienced Logistics Coordinator to join a growing manufacturing business. You will plan and coordinate daily and weekly transport and dispatch schedules, and manage inbound and outbound logistics to ensure on-time deliveries.

The role requires strong organisational and communication skills, good IT abilities including Excel, and experience using Sage 200 or a similar ERP system.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in logistics, transport planning or transport operations within manufacturing.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Excel.
• Experience using Sage 200 or a similar ERP system.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate daily and weekly transport and dispatch schedules.
• Manage inbound and outbound logistics to ensure on-time deliveries.
• Optimise transport routes and vehicle utilisation.
• Liaise with production, procurement, customers and transport providers.
• Monitor transport costs and logistics KPIs.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
• Ensure compliance with transport and health & safety standards.

Skills

Logistics experience

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Excel

Tools

Sage 200

Job description

Logistics Coordinator

Location: Chesterfield Area

Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 per annum

The Opportunity

We're recruiting for an experienced Logistics Coordinator to join a growing manufacturing business. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with logistics or transport planning experience who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about delivering an efficient logistics operation.

The Role

Key responsibilities include:

• Planning and coordinating daily and weekly transport and dispatch schedules.
• Managing inbound and outbound logistics to ensure on‑time deliveries.
• Optimising transport routes and vehicle utilisation.
• Liaising with production, procurement, customers and transport providers.
• Monitoring transport costs and logistics KPIs.
• Identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
• Ensuring compliance with transport and health & safety standards.

About You

Essential:

• Previous experience in logistics, transport planning or transport operations within manufacturing.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Excel.
• Experience using Sage 200 or a similar ERP system.

Desirable:

• CPC qualification.
• FLT Licence.

What's on Offer

• £30,000 - £35,000 per annum
• 27 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance
• Company pension
• Employee benefits scheme