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Logistics Co-ordinator

Logistics, International & UK Haulage co-ordination

Similar roles - Transport Coordinator, Supply Chain Coordinator, Shipping Coordinator, Distribution Coordinator, Freight Coordinator, Operations Coordinator, Logistics Administrator, Dispatch Coordinator

Swindon

The Company

The company is a leading packaging machines manufacturer company who are expert in high quality systems for food, medical and cosmetics products. The company supplies the packaging and consumables for its machinery, and they are looking for a highly organized and customer-focused individual to join our team as a Logistics Co-ordinator within their warehouse operation. You will be responsible for managing the smooth and efficient flow of goods from suppliers to the site and then onto customers. The Logistics Coordinator plays a key role in maintaining relationships with carriers, suppliers, and internal teams while ensuring cost-effective and compliant logistics practices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Transport Coordination: Organize and schedule shipments to ensure timely delivery of goods, both inbound and outbound, using various modes of transportation (road, air, sea, rail).
• Supplier and Carrier Management: Liaise with suppliers, freight forwarders, and transport carriers to arrange and manage deliveries, negotiate rates, and ensure service level agreements are met.
• Shipment Tracking: Track shipments, monitor progress, and communicate any delays or issues to relevant stakeholders, ensuring customer expectations are met.
• Documentation: Prepare and maintain shipping documents, including invoices, packing lists, and bills of lading, ensuring all required paperwork is accurate and complete.
• Customs Compliance: Ensure all international shipments comply with UK and international customs regulations, including accurate documentation and declaration of goods.
• Cost Control: Monitor and control logistics costs, looking for opportunities to reduce transportation expenses.
• Logistics Reporting: Prepare and maintain reports on key logistics metrics, such as shipping costs, delivery times, and supplier performance, and provide regular updates to management.
• Driving FLT & Helping in the Warehouse

Skills

• Problem-Solving: Address and resolve logistical challenges, such as shipment delays, damaged goods, or transport disruptions, to ensure minimal impact on operations.
• Health & Safety Compliance: Ensure that all logistics activities comply with relevant health, safety, and environmental regulations.

• Communication Skills: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively liaise with carriers, suppliers, and internal teams.
• Organizational Skills: Strong time management and organizational abilities to manage multiple shipments and logistics tasks simultaneously.
• Problem-Solving: Analytical mindset with a proactive approach to resolving logistical issues and improving processes.
• Attention to Detail: High attention to detail for managing documentation, tracking shipments, and ensuring compliance with customs regulations.
• Knowledge: Understanding of UK and international logistics regulations, including customs procedures and transport regulations.
• Sage 50 or similar

Please apply if you are in similar roles - Transport Coordinator, Supply Chain Coordinator, Shipping Coordinator, Distribution Coordinator, Freight Coordinator, Operations Coordinator, Logistics Administrator, Dispatch Coordinator

For more information on the role please call Giles at Omega on (phone number removed)

Omega is an employment business specialising in opportunities at all levels within the Engineering, Manufacturing, Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, Defence, Scientific, Energy & Renewables and Tech sectors.