Logistics Coordinator

Four Squared Recruitment Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics recruitment company in the United Kingdom is seeking a Logistics Co-ordinator. This role involves managing all inbound and outbound logistics, preparing delivery schedules, and coordinating with couriers. An excellent work ethic and strong communication skills, along with computer literacy in Excel, are essential. The position offers a competitive salary, health scheme benefits, and a company pension. A three-month probation period comes with training provided.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Company pension of 3%

Health scheme benefits

20 days holiday plus bank holidays

Discretionary bonus

Free Parking

Qualifications

• Experience in managing logistics for inbound and outbound deliveries.
• Ability to work with couriers and shipping agents effectively.
• Familiarity with customs procedures and VAT/duties management.

Responsibilities

• Manage all inbound and outbound logistics efficiently.
• Prepare schedules for deliveries and customs clearance.
• Liaise with couriers and manage appointment calendars.

Skills

Prioritizing workload

Problem-solving

Computer literacy in Excel and Microsoft Office

Good communication skills

Job description

Overview

Our client are the UK's Premier online Retailer of precious metals and coins. This is an exciting opportunity to join their team in this newly created position of Logistics Co-ordinator.

Duties

Responsible for the management of all inbound and outbound logistics, ensuring a smooth and efficient movement of goods, providing real-time scheduling information to our Goods Inwards and Dispatch teams.

• Being responsible for arranging and overseeing all inbound deliveries - working with Couriers and Shipping agents, ensuring adherence to weight/value limits imposed
• Preparing schedules of all inbound deliveries, working with the Goods Inwards team to manage daily intake capabilities
• Preparing customs clearance instructions and maintaining schedules of VAT and duties due
• Arranging all Special Courier outbound shipments, liaising with customers to provide crew details to facilitate smooth delivery
• Managing the Showroom appointment calendars
• Reconciliation of Shipments cost to quotes provided, working with the finance team to provide cost information
• Raising queries with Shippers and escalating to claims where required
• Other Ad hoc duties that may be reasonably required

Qualifications

• Able to prioritise own workload effectively, with the ability to react to the ever-changing precious metals market and rapid changes in demand
• An excellent work ethic with a proactive approach to resolving challenges and exceeding expectations
• Must be computer literate - essential use of Excel and Microsoft Office
• Good communication skills both verbal and online, with an ability to liaise with all departments of the business together with our Suppliers and Service providers.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Company pension of 3%
• 1 year Death In Service
• Health scheme benefits
• 20 days holiday plus bank holidays, which increases each year with length of service
• Discretionary bonus depending on the performance of the business
• Free Parking

Experience in a similar role is essential.

There will be a three-month probation period where training will be given to achieve the required level of knowledge of the industry. Upon a successful application, a DBS check will be required as part of the security requirements for this role.

If you wish to be considered for this role, please email your cv or call me to discuss in more detail.