Logistics Coordinator

Logistics Coordinator

Wolverhampton (very easy access and close to the M54)

Temporary ongoing

GBP
14.00 - GBP
16.00 per hour

Monday - Thursday 8.00am-4.00pm or 8.30am 4.30pm early finish on a Friday

Our client; a well‑established prestigious manufacturing business are looking for an experienced Logistics Coordinator to join their team on a temporary basis to support during a busy period of training for the permanent members of staff. The main purpose of the role will be the management of logistics including paperwork and administration to ensure efficient product delivery to customers.

• Ensuring efficient management for shipments from the site within the EMEA region (road, rail, sea and air) and assisting in preparing shipping orders for the 3rd party providers
• Support in preparation of all shipping and export documentation
• Contacting 3rd party logistics providers for quotations and manage cost, freight lists and supplier performance and play an active role in the selection of suppliers
• Check and approve freight invoices against quotations
• Assist in the sales order process and review and validate orders
• Validate new customers and ensuring they are set up correctly
• Manage all administrative work involved in order management and monitoring

For this temporary role you must possess strong administrative and customer service skills. The ideal candidate will have previous experience within logistics, such as import / export (road, rail, air and sea), good knowledge of SAP and customs processes and previous experience of managing 3rd party logistics providers although this is not essential. The successful candidate will have a good understanding of compliance requirements and will possess a positive attitude and a strong sense of urgency.

Commutable from Telford, Cannock, Wolverhampton.