Job Description – Logistics Coordinator

We are seeking an experienced, organised, committed, and enthusiastic Logistics Coordinator to join our clients team.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Expertise in warehousing, inventory management, and freight forwarding

• A strong understanding of supply chain processes, including common challenges and effective solutions

• Quick critical-thinking and problem-solving abilities

• Proficiency in using computers, WMS software, and other technology for inventory management and communication

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to maintain strong relationships

• Strong collaboration and teamwork abilities

• The ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment

• Exceptional organisational and multi-tasking skills

• Time-management and goal-setting capabilities

• A passion for delivering excellent customer service

• Experience in tracking products and shipments across multiple channels

• Familiarity with regulations and ISO requirements as they apply to logistics

• The ability to work independently with minimal supervision

• Driving License and own vehicle (Location and linited public transport)

Duties & Responsibilities

You will be responsible for planning, organising, and executing logistics support activities, including:

• Stock management

• Order processing, fulfilment, and scheduling

• Shipment planning

• Expediting freight consignments to successful completion

• Updating transactions on our Warehouse Management System

• Accruing costs and pricing jobs

Further responsibilities include:

• Expediting the movement of goods and services to maximise value and minimise costs

• Coordinating the availability and allocation of materials, supplies, and finished products

• Collaborating with other departments to meet customer requirements, seize sales opportunities, or minimise the impact of shortages

• Building and encouraging mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members

• Setting goals and plans to prioritise, organise, and complete work effectively

• Making decisions and solving problems through data analysis, verification, and evaluation of results

• Supporting team activities by establishing priorities, scheduling and tracking assignments, providing guidance, and ensuring resources are available

• Communicating effectively with supervisors, peers, and subordinates, while developing and maintaining positive working relationships

• Implementing plans and schedules in line with our Quality Management and Health & Safety policies

• Protecting and controlling proprietary materials

• Understanding customers’ needs and taking action to ensure they are met

• Maintaining and developing strong business relationships with key customer personnel

• Monitoring and evaluating subcontractor activities, reviewing proposals and performance specifications, and liaising with service providers

• Coordinating with transportation providers to ensure prompt and efficient movement of shipments

• Responding to customer enquiries and directing them to the appropriate channels

• Reviewing purchase orders and shipping documents for accuracy

• Making special shipping arrangements where required

• Tracking and resolving shipping errors

• Preparing bills and invoices

• Ensuring that all services meet required quality standards

• Developing and improving processes to make the supply chain more efficient and organised