Logistics Operations Coordinator

Freight Personnel; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Logistics Operations Coordinator to oversee logistics operations and support multiple projects. This role involves coordinating logistics, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring timely and cost-effective project execution. The ideal candidate will possess a strong logistics background, excellent communication skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. With a commitment to employee development and a range of benefits, this position offers a fantastic opportunity for growth and career advancement in the logistics sector.

Benefits

Free on-site parking

Increased annual leave by service length

Private Medical Insurance

Life assurance scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Structured career development

Regular company events

Free on-site gym at Head Office

Qualifications

• Experience in logistics, freight forwarding, or manufacturing is essential.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and monitor logistics projects and administration tasks.
• Provide general administrative support and manage travel arrangements.

Skills

Logistics background

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

IT literacy

Ability to work autonomously

Adaptability

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Our client is a leading logistics services supplier, offering bespoke project shipping solutions to major organisations worldwide.

We are now looking for Logistics Operations Coordinator. Your role will be to provide logistics operations support to the business. This role will see the job holder take ownership from start to finish and be the main point of contact, with support from the wider team, on multiple logistics projects.

Main Duties

1. Co-ordination and monitoring of projects and other relevant administration; sourcing service providers, contractors and suppliers; obtaining quotes; and dealing with problems.
2. Ensuring all work runs in a timely, cost-effective manner within budgets and timescales.
3. Placing orders with suppliers; making arrangements in relation to monitoring all relevant deliverables.
4. Preparing required job documentation including RAMS.
5. Invoicing projects and providing adequate documentation for the Accounts Dept in respect of all transactions.
6. Finding and arranging appropriate travel for individuals and groups within budget constraints; communicating travel information to travellers.
7. Providing general administrative support to the business; general office duties including answering phones, setting up meeting rooms, dealing with daily outgoing post and small parcels as required.
8. Accurately contributing to month end procedures.

In order to apply

1. You will need to have a Logistics, freight forwarding or manufacturing background.
2. High standard of written & verbal communication, with a confident & professional phone manner.
3. Strong interpersonal skills.
4. Ability to remain calm, focused & productive in a fast-paced working environment.
5. Flexibility and adaptability to manage under pressure and cope with change, responding quickly & efficiently.
6. Ability to plan and manage time in a changing environment.
7. Comfortable working autonomously.
8. IT literate, with a strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word & Outlook.
9. Experience with co-ordinating travel arrangements preferred.

Benefits

1. Salary 28,000 to 33,000 circa.
2. Hours 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday although my client offers flexibility with these start and finish times. They also are flexible if you need to work from home from time to time.
3. Free on-site parking.
4. Increased annual leave by service length.
5. Private Medical Insurance by service length.
6. Life assurance scheme.
7. Employee Assistance Programme.
8. Structured career development.
9. Regular company events.
10. Free on-site gym at Head Office.