Logistics Coordinator

Diana B. Beauty; Redditch; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in Redditch is seeking a Logistics Coordinator to manage time-critical shipments and support customers across various industries. The ideal candidate will have previous logistics experience and strong organisational skills. This full-time position offers a competitive salary, 25 days' holiday, and the opportunity for career growth in international freight logistics.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25 days' holiday plus bank holidays

Option to buy extra holiday days

Qualifications

• Experience in logistics or freight forwarding role required.
• Familiarity with OEMs and tier 1 suppliers is a plus.
• Confident with numbers and literate.

Responsibilities

• Manage time-critical shipments via various transport methods.
• Respond to customer inquiries and prepare quotations.
• Book and track shipments and communicate with suppliers.
• Ensure all paperwork is completed accurately.

Skills

Organisational skills

Knowledge of transport forwarding

Stress management

Computer skills (MS Office, databases)

Job description

Overview

A leading specialist in global supply chain solutions, delivering end-to-end services across logistics, warehousing, and customs clearance, are now looking for a Logistics Coordinator to join their growing team, supporting a wide range of industries including automotive, aerospace, retail, FMCG, pharmaceutical, and healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Manage time-critical shipments by air, road, or hand carry, ensuring goods are delivered on time, every time.
• Respond to customer enquiries, prepare quotations, and keep clients updated on progress.
• Book and track shipments, including handling urgent line stoppage situations.
• Sourcing and communicating with transport suppliers.
• Review routes and suppliers to ensure cost-effective, profitable solutions.
• Close out job files by obtaining PODs and other required documents (e.g. purchase orders, SPTR references) and scanning them into the system.
• Work closely with the warehouse team to manage returns and outgoing loads effectively.
• Ensure all paperwork is completed accurately and on time.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar logistics or freight forwarding role, ideally with OEMs and tier 1 suppliers.
• Strong knowledge of the transport forwarding industry.
• Solid experience in European planning.
• Highly organised with the ability to stay calm and focused under pressure.
• Confident with numbers, literate, and computer savvy (MS Office, email, spreadsheets, databases).

Whats On Offer

• A competitive salary.
• Full-time role, 40 hours per week (Monday to Friday, 08:30 - 17:00, with a 30-minute break).
• Some weekend working required on a rota basis.
• 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to buy up to 5 extra days.

If you're ready to grow your career in international freight logistics with a world-class company, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and take the next step!

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