Logistics Coordinator

Morgan Ryder Associates; Swinton; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing manufacturing company in Swinton is seeking a Logistics Executive to manage logistics operations, ensure timely deliveries, and drive continuous improvement. Candidates should have experience with logistics and third-party providers, alongside strong communication skills and analytical abilities. The position offers a salary up to £35,000, a pension plan, and 25 days plus bank holidays, making it an exciting opportunity to join a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Salary up to £35,000

Pension

25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays

Excellent training and development

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage logistics capacity for operations.
• Liaise with third-party logistics providers for optimal service.
• Coordinate outbound deliveries, ensuring efficiency.
• Maintain records for compliance with UK regulations.
• Provide customs instructions and documentation.
• Implement process improvements to resolve bottlenecks.
• Offer insights in operational meetings about logistics performance.
• Collaborate with operations, sales, and warehouse teams.
• Support a culture of continuous improvement.

Skills

Experience in logistics

Strong knowledge of import/export regulations

Proficient in Microsoft Excel

Highly organised

Strong analytical skills

Effective communication

Ability to multi-task

Commercial awareness

Job description

An established and growing manufacturing company is seeking a highly organised and experienced Logistics Executive to join its dynamic supply chain team. This is a key role responsible for ensuring the timely, cost-effective, and compliant delivery of inbound and outbound goods, while driving continuous improvement across logistics operations.

Key Responsibilities as Logistics Executive will be to: -

• Plan and manage logistics capacity to support factory operations, warehousing, and outbound distribution.
• Liaise with third-party logistics providers to ensure optimal service at the best value.
• Coordinate outbound deliveries (including groupage, full loads, and collections), ensuring accurate consignment preparation and efficient routing.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation to support compliance with UK regulatory requirements.
• Provide clear and complete customs instructions (e.g., HS Codes, CPC, Importer/Exporter of Record, VAT/duty allocations).
• Identify and resolve operational bottlenecks by implementing process improvements.
• Contribute to daily, weekly, and monthly operational meetings, offering insight and reporting on logistics performance.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, sales, and warehouse teams to ensure smooth and efficient material flow.
• Support a culture of continuous improvement and professional collaboration within the logistics function.

The successful candidate will: -

• Have experience in logistics, ideally with third-party logistics (3PL) providers.
• Strong knowledge of import/export regulations, customs processes and required documentation.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Outlook.
• Highly organised, with strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Confident communicator with the ability to liaise effectively across internal departments and external partners.
• Able to prioritise, multi-task, and meet strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Commercially aware, with sound judgement and a solutions-driven mindset.

On offer: -

• A salary to 35,000
• Pension
• 25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays
• Excellent training and development

This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking business with a commitment to operational excellence and continuous improvement. You'll play a vital role in shaping and supporting the logistics function while working in a collaborative, professional environment.

To apply, please follow the apply now link to send your CV to Emma Brighouse at Morgan Ryder Associates.

At Morgan Ryder we can provide you with a full range of employment opportunities from short term and fixed term temporary vacancies to permanent positions.

We recruit for companies that operate in the following industries: Defence Equipment, Food and Drink Manufacturers, FMCG, Packaging, Engineering, Automotive, Aerospace, Warehousing, Logistics, Waste Management, Petro Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Power & Renewable Energy.

Our commitment:

Equal opportunities are important to us. We believe that diversity and inclusion at Morgan Ryder Associates are critical to our success as DE&I positive company, so we want to recruit, develop, and keep the best talent. We encourage applications from everyone, regardless of background, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, ethnicity, belief, age, family or parental status, and any other characteristic.

Please note that calls to and from the offices of Morgan Ryder Associates Ltd. may be monitored or recorded. This is to ensure compliance with regulatory procedures, record business transactions and for training purposes.