Logistics Coordinator

Confidential; Livingston; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Pension 10% matched

Life assurance (3x salary)

Profit-related bonus

Job summary

Confidential is a global manufacturer of precision components seeking a Logistics Coordinator to join the team on a permanent basis. The role focuses on coordinating freight, shipping and transport operations while ensuring accurate documentation and regulatory compliance.

You will collate production, inspection and test information, manage export controls, and work with external freight providers to optimise costs. Weekend support at month end and occasional overtime are required.

Qualifications

• Excellent attention to detail with high accuracy.
• Strong IT skills including Microsoft Office.
• Experience with ERP systems.
• Ability to work to budgetary constraints.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication with external agencies and stakeholders.
• Experience with quality auditing and export compliance desirable.
• Strong organisation and time-management; able to prioritise and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day freight, shipping and transport operations.
• Collate and maintain production, inspection and test information.
• Coordinate test rings and record results.
• Prepare, check and control all shipping and export documentation.
• Ensure compliance with export control and customs requirements.
• Support weekend working at month end and overtime as needed.
• Prepare metallographic samples after training.
• Liaise with shipping providers to optimise container and transport efficiency.
• Maintain certification, shipping and export documentation.
• Monitor shipping budget and identify cost-saving opportunities.

Skills

Attention to detail

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Numerical & analytical skills

Communication with external agencies

Export compliance knowledge

Budget awareness

Time management

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Our client are a leading manufacturer of precision parts for the aerospace industry. They are looking to add a Logistics Coordinator to their team on a permanent basis. This would be a great fit for a meticulous individual who enjoys challenge and variety in their day to day.

Logistics Coordinator
Permanent position
Global manufacturer of precision components
10% matched pension, 25 days holiday & life assurance

Overall Responsibilities of the Position

• Co-ordinate day to day freight, shipping and transport operations.
• Collate and maintain production, inspection and test information.
• Co-ordinate test rings and accurately record and input results.
• Prepare, check and control all shipping and export documentation.
• Ensure compliance with relevant export control and customs requirements.
• Support weekend working at month end and undertake overtime requirement to support operational requirements.
• Preparation of Metallographic samples following successful completion of training.

Key Area Responsibilities

• Liaise with shipping and transport providers to co-ordinate the movement of products by road, rail, sea and air.
• Organise miscellaneous transport services to support operational and business requirements.
• Work closely with shipping companies to maximise the efficient use of container and vehicle capacity whilst managing transportation costs effectively.
• Prepare and maintain all required certification, shipping, and export documentation, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Maintain accurate finished product records using Infoflo and other relevant business systems.
• Ensure records and information are accurate, up to date, secure and readily retrievable.
• Identify and support opportunities for continuous improvements.
• Liaise effectively with sub-contractors and intra-company process personnel to co-ordinate activities and resolve operational requirements.
• Participate in customer inspection and documentation reviews
• Assist with monitoring expenditure against shipping budget and identify opportunities to improve cost efficiency.Represent the shipping team at production, planning and other meetings providing updates as required.

Knowledge and Experience

• Good understanding of the overall product process is preferred.
• Excellent attention to detail with a high level of accuracy
• Strong IT skills to include Microsoft Office
• Previous experience of ERP systems
• Ability to understand and work to budgetary constraints
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication skills, with confidence to liaise effectively with external agencies, freight providers, subcontractors and internal stakeholders.
• Experience of quality auditing is desirable
• Previous export compliance experience desirable
• Ability to use initiatives and respond effectively to changes, issues or deviations from planned activities.
• Strong organisation and time-management skills with the ability to prioritise competing demands and meet tight deadlines.
• Comfortable communicating and working effectively with colleagues and stakeholders at all levels within the organisation.

Working Hours

Monday - Thursday 8am - 4:15pm
Friday 8am - 3:15pm

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• 10% matched pension
• 3x annual salary life assurance
• Profit related bonus scheme

This position is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) which requires the jobholder to obtain certain authorisation or security clearances that will require interface with local and U.S. government authorities.