Logistics & Freight Supervisor

ZF Group; Wednesbury; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in Darlaston, United Kingdom, is seeking a Logistics & Freight Specialist to manage planning for freight and materials, support customs activities, and ensure compliance in haulier movements. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong communication and decision-making skills, and a commitment to teamwork. With benefits including 27 days holiday, health cashplan, and pension contributions, this role offers the opportunity to be part of a dynamic team dedicated to operational excellence.

Benefits

27 days holiday

Pension (up to 6% company contribution)

2x Life Assurance cover

Health Cashplan

Qualifications

• Proven ability to express ideas clearly in verbal and written form.
• Able to make firm decisions under pressure.
• Experience in building strategic relationships.
• Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively across teams.
• Passion for delivering results and ownership of tasks.
• Flexible and reliable in performing duties.
• Skilled in organizing and presenting information.
• Constructive communication style across departments.

Responsibilities

• Manage planning activities for freight and material movement.
• Support customs-related tasks and reporting.
• Oversee haulier movements ensuring compliance.
• Track supplier transports with updates.
• Drive actions to optimize inventory and capacity.
• Support ad-hoc transport needs and queries.
• Contribute to continuous improvement activities.
• Prepare logistics reports and data analyses.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Decision-making skills

Relationship building

Teamwork skills

Commitment to results

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Job description

About the Team

Darlaston, United Kingdom

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:

• 27 days holiday, plus statutory days
• 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

Anne Jügling

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