Senior Logistics Coordinator

Adecco; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established logistics company in Stoke-on-Trent is seeking a Senior Logistics Coordinator to lead logistics operations. This role involves planning transport routes, managing carrier performance, and developing the logistics team. The ideal candidate has strong logistics experience and excellent communication skills. The position offers a salary of £32,000, a performance-related bonus, and various employee benefits including healthcare and holiday pay.

Benefits

Performance-related bonus

26 days holiday plus bank holidays

Opt-in employee healthcare plan

Life assurance

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a logistics or transport leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of delivery planning and carrier management.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong problem-solving ability.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day logistics operations.
• Plan and coordinate transport routes and schedules.
• Manage carrier performance and service levels.

Skills

Logistics leadership

Delivery planning

Carrier management

Problem-solving

Communication

IT skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Stock/ERP systems

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Logistics Coordinator to join a well‑established and growing business based in Stoke‑on‑Trent.

The role

• Lead day‑to‑day logistics operations to ensure on‑time, cost‑effective and compliant deliveries
• Plan and coordinate transport routes, schedules and carrier allocation
• Oversee warehouse logistics including picking, packing and loading efficiency
• Manage carrier performance, service levels and KPIs
• Resolve delivery issues and escalations professionally and efficiently
• Own logistics administration including dispatch paperwork, claims and audit trails
• Champion health & safety and compliance across logistics and contractor activity
• Lead, coach and develop the logistics team
• Oversee import/export processes where applicable

About you

• Proven experience in a logistics or transport leadership role
• Strong knowledge of delivery planning, carrier management and transport administration
• Confident communicator with strong relationship‑building skills
• Excellent attention to detail and problem‑solving ability
• Strong customer focus with a professional, diplomatic approach
• Good IT skills including Microsoft Office and stock/ERP systems
• Enthusiastic, reliable and collaborative working style

What's on offer

• Salary of £32,000
• Performance‑related bonus
• Training and development opportunities
• 26 days holiday plus bank holidays (including Christmas shutdown)
• Opt‑in employee healthcare plan
• Life assurance (1x salary)
• Access to Mental Health First Aiders
• Annual pay review
• Reward and recognition schemes

Monday - Friday, 8:30am‑5:00pm

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