Logistics Coordinator

Job Summary:

The role will involve working within the Warehouse & Logistics department, providing support to Head Office, Clients, and field-based staff.

Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

•Manage the receipt, storage, and despatch of Clients’ merchandising stock

•Prioritise despatch requests from Internal Managers, ensuring these request are met in a timely, efficient, and cost effective manner

•Liaise with Suppliers to book time slots for the delivery of stock, and liaising with Courier companies, or the like, as part of the despatch process

•Undertake light installation work

•Take ownership of the day-to-day co-ordination of the Warehouse – including Goods Inwards, Storage, Inventory Control, and Despatch

Key Skills and Experience:

•A background in time critical logistics preferred but not essential

•A working knowledge of Warehouse Management Systems or similar bespoke packages

•Full working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint

•Competency in the use of e-mail and the Internet

•Ability to prioritise, plan, organise, and execute all warehousing activities

•Ability to work under pressure

•Must be able to meet set deadlines whether they are self-imposed or in the form of a directive – this may demand a degree of flexibility

•Ability to ensure a cost effective and appropriate use of company resources

•Ability to make the Warehousing & Logistics department a profitable function moving forward

•Ability to undertake Warehouse and Business Planning, including report writing

•Good numeracy and literacy

Personal Attributes:

•Strong Communication skills, both verbal and written

•A willingness to undertake a hands-on approach

Essential Requirements:

•A working knowledge of Health & Safety practices / regulations (Certificates preferred but not essential).

•A forklift licence for a counterbalance truck – or willingness to work towards

•A willingness to be flexible in working hours – this may include Saturday working

•Good attendance record

•A full UK driving licence, held for at least 12 months, with no more than 3 points.

•Eligibility to work in the UK

Key Competencies:

•Business and Commercial Awareness

•Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

•Adaptability and Flexibility

•Teamwork

•Planning and Organisation