Logistics Co-ordinator

Logistics Co-ordinator

**Branch**:
Permanent

**Region**:
England, Essex, Epping

**Job Type**:
Permanent

**Salary**:
£30000 - £34000 per annum

**Sector**:
Warehouse Team Leader

**Reference**:
LogisticsCoord2_1728547302

**Job Title**: Logistics Co-Ordinator/Team Leader
**Reports to**: UK Distribution Manager
**Location**: CM16 6HR

**Job Type**: Permanent, Full-Time
**Salary**: £30,000 - £34,000 per annum **DOE**
**Hours**: 40 hours per week
- Monday to Thursday: 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
- Friday: 7:30 AM - 1:30 PM

**Job Purpose**:
Responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the UK Distribution function, ensuring smooth execution of distribution processes, supervising the team, and driving quality, efficiency, and on-time delivery. The role includes managing staff, processes, and ensuring adherence to key performance indicators (KPIs).

**Key Duties & Responsibilities:Team Leadership**:

- Supervise and lead a team of UK Distribution and Assembly Operatives, ensuring quality standards are met, deadlines are achieved, and operational efficiency is maintained.
- Conduct regular tool box talks, monthly 1-2-1s, and manage KPI targets and a skills matrix to monitor team development.
- Identify training needs, arrange and deliver training where applicable, and maintain comprehensive records.

**Operations & Process Oversight**:

- Monitor team workloads, ensuring adherence to timelines, quality standards, and processes, while managing and reporting status updates to the UK Distribution Manager.
- Promote and maintain 5S standards within the team and designated areas, ensuring a clean, organised, and efficient workspace.
- Conduct process functions via SAP and external distribution portals.

**Health & Safety Compliance**:

- Ensure compliance with health and safety standards, conduct weekly safety walks, monitor/report accidents and near misses, and ensure corrective actions are taken.
- Review and update risk assessments as needed.

**Inventory & Equipment Management**:

- Oversee inventory control, including periodic inventory (PI) counts and investigations into discrepancies.
- Ensure that all equipment is maintained and operational, reporting any issues for resolution.

**Administration & Reporting**:

- Administer incoming goods and returns, managing the documentation process and ensuring accurate booking in line with Goods In policy.
- Monitor and report on staff attendance, including attendance calendars, return-to-work interviews, and accident records.

**Site Management**:

- Act as the point of contact and manage the site in the absence of the UK Distribution Manager.
- Undertake any other tasks or projects as assigned by management.

**Skills & Experience Required**:

- Proven leadership experience, with the ability to provide clear and concise instructions within a team environment.
- Experience in logistics within a manufacturing environment, with strong knowledge of stock control and best practices.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships across departments.
- Excellent time management, planning, and organisational skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Forklift license preferred.
- Experience with SAP and Microsoft Office programs.
- Self-motivated with a commitment to quality and continuous improvement.

**Communications & Working Relationships**:
**Internal**:

- Logistics Team, Production Departments, Customer Service Team, Field Sales Team

**External**:

- Customers, carriers, suppliers

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £30,000.00-£34,000.00 per year

Work Location: On the road