Logistics & Operations Coordinator - Import/Export

Parkside; Greater London; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Parkside in Northwood is seeking a Logistics & Operations Coordinator to take ownership of orders, coordinate shipments and liaise with multiple suppliers. The role is office-based in Northwood, with responsibilities spanning order management, invoicing and routine bookkeeping.

You will support import/export operations and maintain accurate records across systems. The ideal candidate is highly organised, comfortable juggling priorities, and familiar with ERP tools.

Qualifications

• Experience in logistics or shipping.
• Experience in import/export and supply chain operations.
• Comfortable working with multiple IT systems (ERP, Xero, Sage, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Manage customer orders from start to finish.
• Coordinate shipments and deliveries to deadlines.
• Liaise with suppliers and freight forwarders.
• Maintain accurate logistics and order documentation.
• Process customer invoices and perform basic bookkeeping.
• Provide wider operational and administrative support as needed.

Skills

Logistics

Order processing

Supplier management

Multitasking

Data entry

Tools

Xero

Sage

ERP systems

Job description

Northwood| Permanent | Monday–Friday

Are you experienced in logistics, shipping, import/export or supply chain operations and looking for a varied role where you can take ownership of orders from start to finish?

We are recruiting for an established international export business based in Northwood, looking for an organised and proactive Logistics & Operations Coordinator to join their team.

This is a hands-on role where you'll coordinate customer orders, suppliers, freight forwarders and deliveries, ensuring everything runs smoothly from initial order through to completion.

What you'll be doing

• Managing customer orders from start to finish
• Coordinating shipments and deliveries
• Liaising with multiple suppliers and freight forwarders
• Managing relationships with approximately 10–11 suppliers
• Monitoring orders and ensuring deadlines are met
• Resolving supplier, shipment and delivery issues
• Maintaining accurate logistics and order documentation
• Supporting international import/export operations
• Creating and processing customer invoices
• Completing basic daily bookkeeping
• Keeping internal systems and records accurate and up to date
• Providing wider operational and administrative support when required

What we're looking for

You'll ideally have previous experience within:

• Logistics or shipping
• Import/export
• Supply chain
• Order processing
• Operations coordination
• Freight or distribution
• Supplier/vendor management

You’ll need to be highly organised, confident managing multiple priorities and comfortable working with different IT systems.

Experience using Xero, Sage, ERP systems or similar software would be beneficial, but specific system experience isn't essential if you're confident learning new software.

Salary: £32,000

Location: Northwood, HA6

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Monday–Friday, 37.5 hours per week between 8:00am–5:00pm

Working pattern: Fully office-based

Start: ASAP

There may occasionally be travel to sites in Watford and Cricklewood, typically once or twice per month or less.

This would be an excellent opportunity for an experienced Logistics Coordinator, Shipping Coordinator, Import/Export Coordinator, Supply Chain Administrator or Operations Coordinator who enjoys variety and wants to be involved across the full operational process.