Logistics Coordinator

**Logistics Coordinator / Despatch Coordinator**

**Join Our Team as a Logistics Coordinator**
Are you an experienced logistics professional looking for your next opportunity in a fast-paced, dynamic environment? We’re looking for a **Logistics Coordinator / Despatch Coordinator** to join our team and play a key role in ensuring the smooth flow of goods from order to delivery—on time and in full (OTIF).

Luxfer MEL Technologies is a leading developer and producer of highly engineered magnesium and zirconium materials, with approximately 300 employees across the UK and US.

**The Package**
As the **Logistics Coordinator** / Despatch Coordinator working at our site in Swinton (Greater Manchester), you will benefit from:

- Permanent contract, working 37 hours per week Monday to Friday
- Salary in the region of £25,000 to £30,000, level dependent on experience
- Potential to earn annual bonus
- Potential to add additional skills allowances for example as a first aider, mental health first aider, trained internal auditor or quality champion
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Mobile phone allowance of £40pcm
- Company pension
- Participate in company share option scheme
- Free on-site parking

**Role Overview**
As a Logistics Coordinator, you will work closely with internal teams, suppliers, and carriers to manage logistics operations, process documentation, and support production schedules. You will play a central part in ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of shipments, with responsibilities that include:

- Stock checking and processing picking lists in SAP
- Creating delivery and export documentation
- Arranging haulier/supplier collections and sample order despatches
- Labelling and preparing boxes for delivery
- Attending daily cross-departmental meetings to track order and production status
- Supporting finance and audit functions when needed

**Key Responsibilities**
- Organize transport and shipping documentation for domestic and international deliveries
- Ensure timely communication with internal teams to achieve OTIF performance
- Provide clear, daily updates to stakeholders and escalate issues as needed
- Track shipments, liaise with customs, and resolve clearance issues
- Manage Dangerous Goods shipments (Air, Ocean, and Road)
- Maintain and analyse logistics data using spreadsheets
- Coordinate supplier/customer returns and collections
- Work proactively to manage your workload and meet customer expectations

**What We’re Looking For**
- Previous experience in a logistics environment, ideally with exposure to international shipping
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- High level of attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure
- Self-motivated and professional with excellent time management skills
- 5 GCSEs at grade C/4 or above (or equivalent)

**Desirable (But Not Essential) - Training Will Be Provided**:

- Experience working in a manufacturing or industrial environment
- Dangerous Goods training
- SAP system experience

**Why Join Us?**
We’re committed to supporting your development and will provide training where needed. You’ll be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking team where your contributions truly matter.

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