Logistics Coordinator

Randstad CPE; Horsham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Logistics Coordinator to support a Fortune 500 manufacturer. This role, based in Horsham, involves managing transportation services, maintaining compliance with logistics regulations, and negotiating supplier contracts. Ideal candidates should have significant experience in global logistics and excellent communication skills. This is a 6-month contract with a flexible remote/hybrid working model.

Qualifications

• Proven supplier management and customer support experience.
• Ability to manage customs regulations and temperature-sensitive logistics.
• Proficiency in problem-solving and prioritizing tasks.

Responsibilities

• Manage client inquiries and design transportation solutions.
• Negotiate pricing and track orders adhering to quality standards.
• Develop relationships across various project and operational teams.

Skills

Extensive experience in global logistics

Client-facing skills

Strong analytical abilities

Excellent communication skills

Project management skills

Tools

Distribution track and trace systems

Personal computer applications

Job description

Are you an experienced logistic specialist with a strong background in multi-site distribution seeking a new opportunity? Would you like to work with an expanded Fortune 500 manufacturer?

Title: Logistics Coordinator

Job Type: 6 Month Contract (Temp to Perm / Reviewed for extension)

Type: Remote / Hybrid

Office Location: Horsham, West Sussex (Ad Hoc Visits)

Hours: Monday - Friday, (37.5 hours per week)

Salary: £15 - £18 per hour (depending on experience)

This logistics specialist role supports transportation management service. Responsibilities include managing client inquiries, designing transportation solutions (domestic/international, import/export), negotiating pricing, and creating distribution orders. You'll also review documentation and track orders while adhering to company quality standards and timelines. Strong domestic and international transportation knowledge is required, along with proficiency in company systems and SOPs.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain Good Distribution Practices (GDP) across all responsibilities.
• Manage Patheon Manufacturing API logistics, including import VAT reclaim and FBS transport services.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders (Project Managers, Global Relationship Directors, Commercial/Sales, Finance).
• Provide comprehensive support for TTM, including client interaction, contract management, pricing, QA issue resolution, quoting, and invoicing.
• Manage daily queries and compile key performance metrics.
• Actively participate in meetings and cross-functional process improvement initiatives.

Requirements:

• Extensive experience in global logistics.
• Proven supplier management and client-facing skills.
• Expertise in order fulfillment, distribution, customs, and handling of temperature-sensitive products.
• Thorough understanding of pharmaceutical and biological logistics regulations (import/export, customs clearance, duty, GMP).
• Experience with invoicing and vendor negotiation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proven project management skills and the ability to effectively prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in personal computer applications and distribution track and trace systems.
• Ability to understand client requirements, propose appropriate solutions, and communicate those solutions effectively.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.