Logistics Coordinator - Beauty

Logistics Coordinator - Beauty

Join one of the fastest growing independent beauty brands as an Operations Inbound Coordinator! Our client is seeking a talented individual to join their team and contribute to their continued success. As the Operations Inbound Coordinator, you will be responsible for short-term planning and purchasing activities, ensuring optimised customer service and inventory targets. If you have strong communication skills and thrive in a complex manufacturing environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

JOB TITLE: Logistics Coordinator

COMPANY: Beauty

CONTRACT: Permanent

LOCATION: West End

SALARY: £27,000 - £30,000

Key Responsibilities:

• Recommend, issue, and track purchase orders for components, filling & finished goods
• Maintain full visibility of purchase orders and track through to delivery
• Own supplier relationships, acting as the point of contact and conducting weekly open orders calls
• Conduct monthly inventory reconciliations on components at supplier locations
• Analyse and report on excess, obsolete, and discontinued items
• Collaborate with Logistics to ensure timely inbound delivery of purchase orders
• Develop logistics requirements with suppliers
• Coordinate with Demand Planning and warehouse management team to ensure proper stock allocation
• Drive lead-time improvement and agility projects
• Create and revise part numbers and bills of materials as needed
• Generate reports and tools for visibility on inventory locations
• Assist in price reviews and negotiations
• Resolve invoice discrepancies
• Communicate and escalate risks to cross-functional teams
• Prepare reports for Senior Management

Qualifications:

• Minimum of two years of experience in FMCG Outbound Operations management
• Advanced Excel skills
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent analysis abilities
• Thrives under pressure and welcomes challenges
• Excellent communication and influencing skills
• Resilient and self-motivated
• Previous experience in the retail sector is a must, with Beauty industry experience preferred
• Additional European language skills preferred
• Experience managing Sephora beneficial