Logistics Coordinator

Ford & Stanley Recruitment; England; Hybrid; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency seeks a Logistics Coordinator to manage logistics operations for repairable spares, focusing on supplier performance and material availability. The role offers hybrid working with opportunities for progression within the industry. Ideal candidates will have strong experience in logistics, excellent Excel skills, and the ability to build relationships. The role is based in Stockport, requiring occasional travel to other sites.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in logistics operations, ideally in a manufacturing or engineering industry.
• Excellent relationship-building and stakeholder management skills.
• Proactive and energetic with the ability to work under stress and tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage heavy logistics movements focusing on repairable spares.
• Ensure timely material availability and optimize supplier performance.
• Oversee customs, import/export processes and internal logistics improvements.
• Act as a key contact for internal teams and external suppliers.

Skills

Logistics operations experience

Advanced Excel skills

Stakeholder management

Proactive and organized

Job description

Logistics Coordinator - Stockport - GBP37,100 - Hybrid Working

The Situation

A leading train manufacturer is looking to hire a Logistics Coordinator to manage heavy logistics movements, focusing on repairable spares (e.g., bogies, wheelsets) sent for overhaul and repair, especially between the UK and Spain. The role will be at the heart of complex logistics operations and act as a key contact for both internal teams and external suppliers, supporting material managers and driving operational excellence.

You will ensure consistent material availability and timely transport for repairable spares & identify and implement improvements to logistics operations and supplier reliability.

The Opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity to play a crucial role in the continuous improvement of logistics operations at a global leader in the rail industry. You will have exposure to fantastic progression opportunities throughout the business and get the chance to build strong relationships and drive supplier performance, especially with challenging partners. This is a high impact role with multiple challenges to manage.

Job Overview

• Manage heavy logistics movements, focusing on repairable spares (e.g., bogies, wheelsets) sent for overhaul and repair, especially between the UK and Spain.
• Ensure timely material availability, control transport spend, and optimize supplier performance.
• Oversee customs, import/export processes, and internal logistics improvements.
• Act as a key contact for both internal teams and external suppliers, supporting material managers and driving operational excellence.

Location / Working Arrangement

• Hybrid
• Stockport (3 days per week)
• Occasional travel to other Manchester site

Essential Criteria

• Proven experience in logistics operations, ideally in a manufacturing or engineering industry
• Advanced Excel and Outlook skills for managing multiple logistics tasks
• Excellent relationship-building and stakeholder management skills.
• Proactive, energetic, and organized approach; able to work under stress and tight deadlines.

Desirable

• Spanish speaker

Salary

Up to GBP37,100

Equal Opportunities

Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group Ltd is a Disability Confident employer that is committed to a policy of equal opportunities for all opportunity seekers. We shall adhere to such a policy at all times and will review on an on‑going basis all aspects of recruitment to avoid unlawful or undesirable discrimination. We will treat everyone equally irrespective of sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, age, disability, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief or political beliefs and we place an obligation upon all staff to respect and act in accordance with the policy.