Shipping And Warehouse Coordinator

Viasat; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Viasat is seeking a Shipping and Warehouse Coordinator for a 4–6 month period to manage receiving, storing and shipping of materials and finished goods. You will work with management and logistics teams across the EMEA region to meet delivery timelines.

The role is 100% on-site in Brookman's Park and requires fluent English, a UK passport, and warehousing/logistics experience. Mon–Fri, 9–5, with ERP system knowledge including SAP and JIRA.

Qualifications

• Experience in warehousing, logistics and distribution.
• Knowledge of procurement, receiving, storage and shipping processes.
• Fluent English with strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage receiving, storing and shipping of materials and finished goods.
• Ensure purchases orders are open and the quality of materials received is correct.
• Maintain inventory security and accountability.
• Ensure materials meet production schedules and marketing timelines.
• Develop and implement operational methods and procedures.
• Maintain documentation on department activities.

Skills

Warehousing experience

Logistics coordination

English fluency

Tools

SAP

Excel

JIRA

ServiceNow

TMS

Job description

One team. Global challenges. Infinite opportunities. At Viasat, we’re on a mission to deliver connections with the capacity to change the world. For more than 35 years, Viasat has helped shape how consumers, businesses, governments and militaries around the globe communicate. We’re looking for people who think big, act fearlessly, and create an inclusive environment that drives positive impact to join our team.

What you'll do

Shipping and Warehouse Coordinator - day rate - approx. 4-to-6 months

The Material Handling focus specializes in the physical and administrative tasks involved in receiving, storing and distributing of materials, parts, supplies and equipment. Ensures materials are received from proper vendors, delivered to inventory, and finished goods are packaged according to specification and shipped in a timely manner. Material handlers put products in the places they need to be. In warehouses and production facilities, material handlers find products on shelves, wrap or package them appropriately, and place them on delivery truck or they may also take products off of trucks and put them on shelves.

Internal and external customer facing.

Working with management and logistics teams within the EMEA region.

The day-to-day

• Mon to Fri 9 - 5pm
• Manage activities relating to the receiving, storing, and/or shipping of materials or finished goods: ensures materials are received from proper vendors, that they are delivered to inventory, and that finished goods are packaged according to specification and shipped in a timely manner.
• Reviews receipt of all materials to ensure purchase orders are open and the quality of materials received is correct.
• Ensures the security and accountability of materials and goods with inventory control.
• Ensures materials are available to meet production schedules and/or products are shipped as per marketing schedules.
• Establishes and modifies operational methods and procedures.
• Maintains documentation to reflect the effectiveness and efficiency of department activities.
• Job Complexity: Follows methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria for projects, programs and people. Takes responsibility for the performance and outcomes of the business area, operates with a high degree of autonomy, and contributes to the overall success of the area.
• Communication: Communicates departmental vision and goals effectively to the team. Represents the department with authority and clarity.
• Scope: Receives operational objectives and determines how to utilize resources to achieve. Makes technical or operational decisions that affect immediate areas of operations.

What you'll need

• UK Passport or Citizenship
• Multiple years of experience in a warehousing, logistics & distribution, Supply Chain Management, or related (i.e. Demand Planning, Supply
• Fluent in English (any other language an asset)
• Strategic thinker with strong analytical skills, and research skills.
• Knowledge of import/export regulations and VAT.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite
• Strong organization, oral and written communication skills a must
• Excellent follow up and customer service skills
• Exercises judgment within generally defined practices and policies
• Ability to work with little or no direction, can work independently and collaboratively as a team member to meet goals while maintaining an organized and systematic approach to task completion
• 100% on site in Brookman's Park - no WFH

What will help you on the job

• Experience with establishing a new warehouse
• SAP or a comparable ERP inventory management tool, Excel, JIRA, Service Now and Transportation Management systems knowledge preferred
• Familiarity or experience using AI (Claude/Copilot/Kore)
• Driving license - (public transport access not close to working location)

EEO Statement

Viasat is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, genetics, age, or veteran status or any other applicable legally protected status or characteristic.

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