Logistics Coordinator

Confidential; Milton Keynes; Sur place; GBP 35 000 - 37 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Pension scheme

Life insurance

Free onsite parking

Employee referral scheme

Long-service awards

Employee recognition programme

23 days holiday, increasing with year

24 WFH days after probation

Résumé du poste

Logistics Coordinator role in Milton Keynes requires coordinating transport, deliveries and documentation to meet customer requirements. You will work with the Project Management team and external providers to ensure timely, cost-effective shipments, maintain records and support stock visibility.

The position is primarily office-based with a strong focus on service quality. Applicants should have experience in logistics, strong communication, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Experience in logistics, transport coordination, shipping or related roles.
• Proficient in written and spoken English with clear communication skills.
• Strong organisation, planning and attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced setting.
• IT skills including Microsoft Excel; Smartsheet experience is a plus.
• Familiarity with carriers, couriers or third-party transport providers is beneficial.
• Knowledge of shipping terminology and import/export processes is advantageous.

Responsabilités

• Arrange transportation and site deliveries in a timely, coordinated and cost-effective manner.
• Work with the Project Management team to meet delivery schedules and customer requirements.
• Monitor inbound and outbound freight and track consignments through to delivery.
• Investigate transit delays and assist with route planning across road, rail, air or sea.
• Liaise with customers to understand and fulfil their specific delivery requirements.
• Develop relationships with carriers, couriers, suppliers and 3PL partners.
• Support stock visibility, incoming receipts and outgoing orders.
• Maintain accurate logistics, inventory and delivery records.
• Prepare shipping documents, delivery paperwork and customs/compliance documents where applicable.
• Monitor delivery performance and provide updates and reports to management.
• Resolve delivery queries and operational issues quickly and professionally.

Connaissances

Logistics coordination

Shipping

Customer service

Communication

Organisation and planning

Microsoft Excel

Smartsheet

Carrier liaison

Outils

Microsoft Excel

Smartsheet

Description du poste

Logistics Coordinator

Location: Milton Keynes
Salary: £35,(Apply online only)-£37,(Apply online only)
Job Type: Permanent, Full-time
Working Arrangement: Primarily office-based

WSR is recruiting for a Logistics Coordinator on behalf of a growing manufacturing company based in Milton Keynes. Our client provides a range of specialist products for building interiors and has developed a positive, fast-paced and collaborative working environment.

This role will support the end-to-end movement of goods, working closely with the Project Management team, customers, suppliers and third-party logistics providers. You will arrange transport and site deliveries, monitor shipments, maintain accurate records and help ensure consignments arrive on time, within budget and in accordance with customer requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Arrange transportation and site deliveries in a timely, coordinated and cost-effective manner.
• Work closely with the Project Management team to meet delivery schedules and customer requirements.
• Monitor inbound and outbound freight and track consignments through to delivery.
• Investigate transit delays and assist with route planning across road, rail, air or sea where required.
• Liaise with customers to understand and fulfil their specific delivery requirements.
• Develop effective working relationships with carriers, couriers, suppliers and third-party logistics partners.
• Support stock visibility, incoming receipts and outgoing orders.
• Maintain accurate logistics, inventory and delivery records.
• Prepare shipping documents, delivery paperwork and customs or compliance documentation where applicable.
• Monitor delivery performance and provide clear updates and reports to management and internal stakeholders.
• Resolve delivery queries and operational issues quickly and professionally.

Skills and Experience

• Previous experience in logistics, transport coordination, shipping, customer service or a similar role.
• A confident and professional telephone manner.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organisation, planning and attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks within a fast-paced environment.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Excel; experience with Smartsheet would be advantageous.
• Experience working with couriers, carriers or third-party transport providers would be beneficial.
• Knowledge of shipping terminology, import and export processes, or warehouse management systems would be an advantage.
• A proactive, adaptable and self-motivated approach.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Strong customer focus and commitment to delivering a first-class service.

Salary and Benefits

• £35,(Apply online only) basic salary.
• Monday to Thursday, 7.30am 4.30pm.
• Friday, 7.30am 3.30pm.
• 23 days holiday, increasing by one day for each completed year of service up to an additional five days, plus bank holidays.
• 24 working-from-home days annually following successful completion of probation.
• Life insurance at three times annual salary.
• Pension scheme.
• Free onsite parking.
• Employee referral scheme.
• Long-service awards.
• Employee recognition programme.

If you are an organised and customer-focused logistics professional who enjoys working in a busy and collaborative environment, we would be delighted to hear from you.