Logistics Coordinator

Working Solutions Recruitment; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

23 days holiday

Work-from-home days after probation (4

Life insurance

Job summary

Working Solutions Recruitment is seeking a Logistics Coordinator for a Milton Keynes-based manufacturing client. You will manage end-to-end movement of goods, arranging transport, monitoring shipments and maintaining accurate records to ensure on-time deliveries.

The role is permanent and full-time, primarily office-based with regular interaction with customers, suppliers and third-party logistics providers. A proactive, organised approach is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in logistics, transport coordination, shipping or similar role.
• Strong telephone manner and communication skills.
• Excellent organisation, planning and attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritise in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Arrange transportation and site deliveries in a timely, cost-effective manner.
• Coordinate with Project Management, customers, suppliers and 3PLs.
• Monitor inbound/outbound freight and track consignments to delivery.
• Investigate delays and assist with route planning across modes.
• Maintain logistics records and prepare delivery paperwork.

Skills

Logistics coordination

Customer service

Communication

Organised / detail-oriented

Multi-tasking

Microsoft Excel

Third-party transport coordination

Tools

Smartsheet

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Logistics Coordinator

Location: Milton Keynes
Salary: GBP35,(Apply online only)-GBP37,(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

• GBP35,(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.