Logistics Coordinator
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Location: Milton Keynes
Salary: £35,000-£37,000
Job Type: Permanent, Full-time
Working Arrangement: Primarily office-based
WSR is recruiting for a Logistics Coordinator on behalf of a growing manufacturing company based in Milton Keynes. Our client provides a range of specialist products for building interiors and has developed a positive, fast-paced and collaborative working environment.
This role will support the end-to-end movement of goods, working closely with the Project Management team, customers, suppliers and third-party logistics providers. You will arrange transport and site deliveries, monitor shipments, maintain accurate records and help ensure consignments arrive on time, within budget and in accordance with customer requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Arrange transportation and site deliveries in a timely, coordinated and cost-effective manner.
- Work closely with the Project Management team to meet delivery schedules and customer requirements.
- Monitor inbound and outbound freight and track consignments through to delivery.
- Investigate transit delays and assist with route planning across road, rail, air or sea where required.
- Liaise with customers to understand and fulfil their specific delivery requirements.
- Develop effective working relationships with carriers, couriers, suppliers and third-party logistics partners.
- Support stock visibility, incoming receipts and outgoing orders.
- Maintain accurate logistics, inventory and delivery records.
- Prepare shipping documents, delivery paperwork and customs or compliance documentation where applicable.
- Monitor delivery performance and provide clear updates and reports to management and internal stakeholders.
- Resolve delivery queries and operational issues quickly and professionally.
Skills and Experience
- Previous experience in logistics, transport coordination, shipping, customer service or a similar role.
- A confident and professional telephone manner.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent organisation, planning and attention to detail.
- Ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks within a fast-paced environment.
- Good IT skills, including Microsoft Excel; experience with Smartsheet would be advantageous.
- Experience working with couriers, carriers or third-party transport providers would be beneficial.
- Knowledge of shipping terminology, import and export processes, or warehouse management systems would be an advantage. xgikmsk
- A proactive, adaptable and self-motivated approach.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively as par...
Logistics Coordinator employer: WSR (Working Solutions Recruitment Services) Careers
WSR is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Milton Keynes where innovation and operational excellence are at the forefront. With a competitive salary of £70,000 and a comprehensive benefits package including generous holiday allowances, life insurance, and opportunities for remote work, employees are supported in achieving a healthy work-life balance. The company fosters a culture of continuous improvement and professional development, empowering its operations team to excel and grow within a thriving manufacturing sector.
Contact Details:
WSR (Working Solutions Recruitment Services) Careers Recruitment Team
