Logistics Coordinator

Solent Group work with a diverse portfolio of retailers and supply bespoke products within various categories, including Health & Beauty, Household Impulse Snacking and Reusable Bags. We are proud to be best-in-class when it comes to own-label product innovation. Our Categories are fast-paced with ever-evolving trends and a host of ground-breaking products coming to market on a regular basis - we add value to retailers by leading and owning each category.

Here at Solent we want people to be extraordinary. We pride ourselves on creating and producing amazing products and brands for our Global Customers. You will be joining a company with offices globally across South Africa, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Vietnam, and the UK.

**Position**:
**Department**: Supply Chain

**Reporting to**: Logistics Supervisor

**Location**: Christchurch, UK, Flexibility to work from home up to 2 days per week

**The Opportunity - Logistics Coordinator**

We are seeking an experienced Logistics Coordinator to join our team in Christchurch This is a dynamic role working closely with the inbound and outbound Logistics Coordinators, as well as wider Supply Chain teams globally to ensure smooth flow of goods from supplier to customer.

You will be working in a similar fast paced logistics role currently, ideally with global logistics experience and a broad range of skills.

The Logistics Coordinator reports to the Logistics Supervisor, operating across the logistics function supporting all areas of inbound, stock management and outbound flow of goods aligned to customer demand and Solent commercial requirements.

Involved in operational activities across the groups third party logistics and supplier network including freight, warehousing and haulage partners along with all related internal and external processes of the logistics function.

This is a hybrid role where you will be required to be in our Christchurch office at least 3 days per week.

**Requirements**:
**Key Responsibilities**
- Working across the logistics function to support all areas in line with business demands
- Inbound Logistics support of ocean freight booking process from suppliers in Asia & Europe
- Handling and processing of shipping paperwork, shipment tracking and goods receipting
- Processing of customer sales orders and delivery paperwork to facilitate outbound flow of goods from warehouse
- Requesting samples from warehouse
- Processing of stock movements within the SAP database
- Ongoing maintenance of SAP stock accuracy and investigating discrepancies that may arise
- Reporting on perpetual inventory results, stock discrepancies and damage stock weekly
- Updating of reports to monitor daily and weekly operational activity
- Point of contact for warehouse stock integrity queries for follow up with third party providers
- Returns management
- Monitoring of logistics team mailbox
- Visits to warehouses to support with reviews, physical stock counting/audit activity when required
- Prioritise operations and daily tasks as required in line with business demand
- Help with development and maintenance of logistics processes through process mapping and work instructions
- Build partner relationships and establish your own key network of contacts with our partners
- Proactive, promoting an attitude of innovation, pace and intrinsic positivity
- Actively seek to improve skills and logistics knowledge base, via training, site visits and knowledge sharing

**About You**
- 2 years minimum logistics experience such as Import, sales admin, stock management, warehouse, distribution
- Experienced in Import Logistics
- Recent experience working in a fast paced operations environment
- Proven experience in maintaining accurate stock records with high attention to detail

Excellent communication skills with the ability to work confidently with a variety of stakeholders
- Remain composed, proactive and supportive during high pressure situations
- SAP/ERP skills advantageous
- Effective time management skills with high level organisational skills
- Ability to prioritise multiple tasks while being flexible, adaptable and positive towards change
- MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Visio)
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and initiatives simultaneously

**Other information**:
**We Offer**
- Competitive salary with annual salary reviews
- 25 days holiday per annum, increasing to 27 days after 3 years’ service and 30 days after 5 years’ service
- Extensive benefits programme
- Flexible hours and work from home available to all staff
- Learning and development and progression opportunities
- Pension Scheme Contribution
- Solent social events run by our inhouse Social Team
- Cycle to work scheme