Logistics & Freight Supervisor

ZF Friedrichshafen AG; Darlaston; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global automotive supplier in Darlaston is seeking a Logistics & Freight Specialist to manage logistics planning and support customs-related tasks. Candidates should demonstrate strong communication skills and a commitment to results. The role also involves overseeing haulier movements and improving inventory accuracy. Join this innovative team to help shape the future of mobility. The company offers a competitive pension plan, life assurance, and a health cash plan to its employees.

Benefits

Pension (up to 6% contribution from company with 3% from employee)

2x Life Assurance cover

Health Cashplan

Qualifications

• Ability to express ideas clearly in both verbal and written form.
• Ability to build strategic relationships and collaborate across teams.
• Demonstrated teamwork skills and ability to meet internal and external needs.
• Flexibility to accommodate individual needs in performing essential duties.
• Skilled in organizing and presenting information clearly.

Responsibilities

• Manage all planning activities for assigned freight and warehouse processes.
• Support customs-related tasks and ensure communication with hauliers.
• Drive actions to improve inventory accuracy and optimize capacity.
• Prepare logistics-related reports and support additional departmental tasks.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Decision-making under pressure

Relationship-building skills

Teamwork

Commitment to results

Organizational skills

Interpersonal communication

Job description

Are you ready to make an impact? ZF is looking for talented individuals to join our team. As a FutureStarter, you’ll have the opportunity to shape the future of mobility. Join us and be part of something extraordinary!

Country/Region: GB

Location:

Darlaston, GB

Req ID 83932|Darlaston, United Kingdom,ZF Lemforder UK Limited

About the Team

Our Logistics and Warehousing team ensures the smooth, safe, and efficient flow of materials across all inbound and outbound operations. We coordinate supplier and customer transport, manage delivery slots, and support all customs‑related processes while upholding agreed service levels with our logistics partners. The team maintains optimal warehouse capacity, oversees racking integrity through regular SEMA‑aligned audits, and drives timely repairs when needed.

We are also responsible for training and maintaining competency in Material Handling Equipment (MHE) operations and providing key coverage for physical inventory activities. Working closely with production, dispatch, engineering, quality, and Manufacturing Systems, we quickly resolve warehouse‑related production needs and ensure seamless communication across departments.

Safety, compliance with ZF 5S standards, and continuous operational reliability are central to how we work. Our team provides flexible support across all warehousing functions, aligned with the Warehouse & Intralogistics Manager, to keep operations running efficiently and effectively.

What you can look forward to as Logistics & Freight Specialist:

• Manage and control all planning activities for assigned freight, warehouse, and material movement processes.
• Support and coordinate customs-related tasks for ZF Darlaston, including required group and haulier reporting.
• Oversee haulier movements to and from site, ensuring communication, coordination, and compliance.
• Track and progress supplier transports, including customs clarifications and delivery updates.
• Drive actions to improve inventory accuracy and optimize warehouse and transport capacity.
• Support operations with ad‑hoc transport needs, escalations, and general warehouse/logistics enquiries.
• Contribute to emergency planning, continuous improvement activities, and New Product Introduction logistics.
• Prepare logistics-related reports, data analyses, and support additional department tasks as required.

Your profile as Logistics & Freight Specialist:

• Strong communication skills with the ability to express ideas clearly in both verbal and written form.
• Confident decision‑maker capable of making firm yes/no calls, even under pressure or potential pushback.
• Ability to build strategic relationships and collaborate effectively across teams without relying solely on authority.
• Demonstrated teamwork skills and ability to work cooperatively to meet internal and external customer needs.
• High level of commitment and passion for delivering results, showing dedication, effort, and ownership.
• Ability to perform all essential duties reliably, with flexibility to accommodate individual needs when required.
• Skilled in organizing information and presenting it clearly in reports, letters, and other documentation.
• Strong interpersonal style, enabling constructive communication and cooperation across departments.

Why you should choose ZF in Darlaston:

• Pension (up to 6% contribution from company with 3% contribution from employee)
• 2x Life Assurance cover
• Health Cashplan

Be part of our ZF team as Logistics & Freight Specialist and apply now!

Contact

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What does DEI (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion) mean for ZF as a company?

At ZF, we continuously strive to build and maintain a culture where inclusiveness is lived and diversity is valued. We actively seek ways to remove barriers so that all our employees can rise to their full potential. We aim to embed this vision in our legacy through how we operate and build our products as we shape the future of mobility.