Job Description

• You will be the one to coordinate personnel and processes to achieve the effective distribution of goods.
• A great asset for a Logistics Coordinator is their communication and negotiation skills.
• They are also well-versed in supply management principles and practices.
• The ideal candidate will have great record-keeping abilities and a customer-oriented approach.
• The goal is to ensure the smooth operations of a variety of channels aiming for maximum efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and monitor supply chain operations.
• Liaise and negotiate with customers and suppliers.
• Develop business by gaining new contracts, analysing logistical problems and producing new solutions.
• understand, work with and possibly help to develop e-commerce.
• Ensure premises, assets and communication ways are used effectively.
• Utilize logistics IT to optimize procedures.
• Recruit and coordinate logistics staff (e.g. truck drivers) according to availabilities and requirements.
• Supervise orders and arrange stocking of raw materials and equipment to ensure they meet needs.
• Communicate with suppliers, retailers, customers etc. to achieve profitable deals and mutual satisfaction.
• Plan and track the shipment of final products according to customer requirements.
• Keep logs and records of warehouse stock, executed orders etc.
• Prepare accurate reports for upper management.
• continually try to improve and develop business performance within the constraints of legislation, fuel costs and rising environmental pressures.
• implement health and safety procedures.
• manage staff training issues.
• motivate other members of the team.
• set objectives.
• plan and manage projects.
• work on new supply strategies.
• plan vehicle routes.
• use specialist knowledge, such as mechanical-handling systems, to provide consultancy services – this may be a requirement in some roles.

Requirements and skills

• Proven experience as logistics coordinator.
• Experience in customer service will be appreciated.
• Ability to work with little supervision and track multiple processes.
• Computer-savvy with a working knowledge of logistics software (ERP).
• Outstanding organizational and coordination abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• BSc/HND in business administration, supply chain management or relevant field.