Logistics Coordinator

ZipRecruiter; Croydon; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Logistics Coordinator, where you will play a vital role in managing logistics operations and ensuring customer satisfaction. This position offers a dynamic work environment, focusing on planning, scheduling, and inventory management. You will collaborate with a dedicated team to optimize fleet operations and maintain high accuracy in customer orders. If you thrive in fast-paced settings and have a keen interest in logistics, this is the perfect opportunity to advance your career with an industry leader committed to growth and innovation.

Qualifications

• Experience in logistics or fleet management is essential.
• Strong attention to detail and order management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule orders, managing inventory effectively.
• Serve as the key point of contact for customers and drivers.

Skills

Logistics Coordination

Inventory Management

Route Planning

Customer Service

Attention to Detail

Tools

Maximo (IBM)

Job description

Job Description

Hiring due to a period of extended growth!!

Are you currently on the lookout for a fast-paced Customer Coordinator role?

Would you be excited by the prospect of joining a financially secure industry leader who are continuing to grow in the current climate?

Perhaps you already have experience in coordinating drivers, materials or a fleet of vehicles and are looking for a new challenge?

This role would be well suited to individuals with a background/keen interest in Planning, Logistics or Transport Planning who are flexible, organised and used to working in a fast-paced environment.

Job Type: Full-Time Permanent

Job Title: Logistics Coordinator

Salary: 28k-30k

Hours: Monday to Friday - 7:00am to 17:00pm or 6:00am to 16:00 pm (1 in 3 Saturdays till 12:00pm)

Location: Office based - Croydon

Role Responsibilities:

• Planning and scheduling orders on the inhouse system and managing inventory using Maximo (IBM).




• Management and utilisation of the haulage fleet.




• Timely processing of customer orders against forecast usage, ensuring stock availability.




• Key point of contact for customers and drivers.




• Ensuring the integrity of our internal database in order to maintain a high level of accuracy on customer orders.




• Planning the routes of the company fleet, focusing on cost and efficiency




• Monitoring the progression of transports advising the client at agreed milestones, and ensuring the transports are running to schedule.




• Ensuring our Goods-In team receives the correct quantities of ordered materials

Desirable:

• Attention to detail - previous order management experience




• Previous experience in Logistics, Transport or Fleet Management




• Experience in scheduling materials




• Good geographical knowledge or scheduling/ route planning experience




• Full UK drivers license due to nature of the role and the travel required (Essential)




• Ability to manage your own time and to use your initiative




• Flexible nature and strong work ethic