Logistics Operations Coordinator

Our client is a leading logistics services supplier, offering bespoke project shipping and freight solutions to major organisations worldwide.

We are now looking for Logistics Operations Coordinator your role will be to provide logistics operations support to the business. This role will see the job holder take ownership from start to finish and be the main point of contact, with support from the wider team, on multiple logistics projects

Main Duties

Co-ordination and monitoring of projects and other relevant administration; sourcing service providers, contractors and suppliers; obtaining quotes; and dealing with problems

Ensuring all work runs in a timely, cost-effective manner within budgets and timescales

Placing orders with suppliers; making arrangements in relation to monitoring all relevant deliverables

Preparing required job documentation including RAMS

Invoicing projects and providing adequate documentation for the Accounts Dept in respect of all transactions

Finding and arranging appropriate travel for individuals and groups within budget constraints; communicating travel information to travellers

Providing general administrative support to the business; general office duties including answering phones, setting up meeting rooms, dealing with daily outgoing post and small parcels as required

Accurately contributing to month end procedures

In order to apply

You will need to have a Logistics, freight forwarding or manufacturing background

High standard of written & verbal communication, with a confident & professional phone manner

Strong interpersonal skills

Ability to remain calm, focused & productive in a fast-paced working environment

Flexibility and adaptability to manage under pressure and cope with change, responding quickly & efficiently

Ability to plan and manage time in a changing environment

Comfortable working autonomously

IT literate, with a strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word & Outlook

Experience with co-ordinating travel arrangements preferred

Benefits

Salary £28,000 to £33,000 circa

Hours 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday although my client offers flexibility with these start and finish times. They also are flexible if you need to work from home from time to time

Free on-site parking

Increased annual leave by service length

Private Medical Insurance by service length

Life assurance scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Structured career development

Regular company events

Free on-site gym at Head Office