Logistics Coordinator

ZipRecruiter; Merthyr Tydfil; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer in the wood-based panels industry is seeking a Logistics Coordinator to support their logistics department. This role requires a skilled professional with at least 2 years' experience in manufacturing logistics management and offers a competitive salary along with attractive benefits. The successful candidate will manage documentation, liaise with hauliers, and coordinate maintenance and compliance in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary and bonus package

20 days paid holidays plus bank holidays

Access to an employee discounts platform

Salary-sacrifice schemes

Qualifications

• At least 2 years' experience in manufacturing logistics management.
• Strong organisational and leadership skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Producing Trade Support Service documentation.
• Coordinating emergency maintenance on FLTs and Shunter units.
• Liaising with hauliers for documentation and claims.

Skills

Organisational skills

Leadership skills

Effective communication

Problem-solving abilities

Job description

Job Description

Logistics Coordinator

Chirk, Wrexham

Full-time

About Our Client

Our client is a world-leading manufacturer of wood-based panels with over 40 sites worldwide employing 15,000 people. Their private ownership structure fosters a culture of ambition and entrepreneurship, which sits at the heart of their vision and values.

To help support the Logistics department, they are now looking for a skilled and knowledgeable Logistics Professional, who can add real value to a dynamic and fast paced environment.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Producing Trade Support Service (TSS) documentation and the accompanying communication with hauliers.
• Assisting in ensuring the department remains compliant in regards to export documentation for EIRE and overseas loads and liaising with hauliers.
• Completion of all departmental demand requirements and following through to completion when required.
• Coordinating of all emergency maintenance required on FLTs and Shunter units i.e. tyre punctures and mechanical faults and following through to completion.
• Ensuring that all hauliers goods in transit and Freight Liability Insurance are kept up to date and stored accordingly.
• Coordinating haulier requirement for load securing equipment as and when needed (Ratchet Straps and Corner Protectors) and monitoring of subsequent stock levels of these items.
• Monitoring invoices and signing off where necessary.
• Liaise with hauliers into Demurrage claims.
• Coordinating of haulier damage and moved in transit claims.
• Supporting the traffic desk where required.
• Departmental audits and reporting.

Requirements:

• At least 2 years’ experience in manufacturing logistics management.
• Strong organisational and leadership skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams.
• Effective communication and problem-solving abilities.

What They Offer:

• Competitive salary and bonus package
• 20 days paid holidays plus bank holidays, rising to 25 days plus bank holidays with service.
• Access to an employee discounts platform
• Salary-sacrifice schemes

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