Logistics Coordinator

Trafford Park; Stretford; Presencial; GBP 28.000 - 38.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Trafford Park is seeking a Logistics Coordinator to oversee transport activities domestically and across Europe. The role focuses on timely, compliant movement of goods, systems ownership, and collaboration with IT and Dispatch teams.

The successful candidate will have experience in fast-paced logistics coordination, export/import operations, and strong IT skills including Excel and ERP systems such as Epicor or SAP. Knowledge of customs procedures and international shipping is essential.

Formación

• Experience in a fast-paced logistics coordination or planning role.
• Experience with sea and road freight processing and compliance.
• Import/export experience in a logistics department, freight forward or similar.
• Customs clearance and international shipping experience.
• Excellent IT skills, including Excel and ERP systems.

Responsabilidades

• Act as the primary point of contact for all transport activities.
• Plan and coordinate inbound and outbound transport to align with priorities and order volumes.
• Coordinate international shipments ensuring compliance with import/export regulations and documentation.
• Collaborate with Dispatch to prioritise workloads and minimise delays.
• Maintain relationships with subcontracted transport providers for collections and deliveries.
• Prepare, review, and maintain transport documentation and certifications.
• Operate the Transport App and allocate drivers efficiently.

Conocimientos

Logistics coordination experience

Excel proficiency

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Problem solving

Herramientas

Epicor ERP

SAP

Descripción del empleo

The Logistics Coordinator is responsible for coordinating and overseeing all transport-related activities within the business. This role ensures timely, compliant, and efficient movement of goods, both domestically and across Europe, while supporting internal stakeholders and maintaining operational visibility. The role includes systems ownership, customs compliance, assistance in driver coordinating, and operational issue resolution. Main duties include:

• Act as the primary point of contact for all transport activities across the business.
• Plan and coordinate inbound and outbound transport, ensuring schedules align with operational priorities and order volumes.
• Coordinate international shipments, ensuring compliance with import/export regulations, customs requirements, and all associated documentation.
• Collaborate with the Despatch team to prioritise workloads, manage dispatch readiness, and minimise delays.
• Maintain professional relationships with subcontracted transport providers, arranging collections, deliveries, and resolving day-to-day issues.
• Prepare, review, and maintain transport documentation, including delivery notes, transport paperwork, and quality certifications.
• Operate and maintain the Transport App, ensuring drivers are allocated efficiently to transport requests and reassigning jobs as operational priorities change.
• Handle and track operational challenges with service providers and ensure timely follow-up or escalation.
• Arrange and coordinate European import/export shipments, ensuring customs-compliant documentation is correctly prepared, approved, and stored in Epicor.
• Support the development, improvement, and correct use of transport systems in collaboration with the IT Department.
  The Logistics Coordinator will ideally have experience within a fast paced manufacturing environment. You should have the following skills/experience:
• Experience working in a fast-paced logistics coordination or planning role.
• Exposure to sea and road freight processing and compliance
• Experience of managing both import and exports in a logistics department, freight forward or similar
• Customs clearance and international shipping experience
• Excellent IT skills - including Excel.
• Understanding of ERP Systems & Principles, Epicor / SAP or Other.
• Good communication and written skills.
• Problem solving abilities and high level of attention to detail.
• Our client are a market leading manufacturer who operate on a global basis. Due to continued expansion they have an excellent opportunity to join their business as a Logistics Coordinator.