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Logistics Coordinator

Salary

£40k - £45k

Min Experience

0 years

Location

Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear

JobType

Permanent

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About the role

International Sourcing & Procurement: Work with global suppliers to source raw ingredients and components materials. Process and manage purchase orders in line with business requirements. Imports & Freight Coordination: Arrange international shipments via sea and air freight, ensuring cost-effective and timely transportation. Liaise with freight forwarders, shipping lines, and customs brokers to ensure smooth clearance. Ensure all import documentation (e.g., commercial invoices, packing lists, certificates of origin, Organic COI) are accurate and compliant with regulations. Order & Inventory Management: Oversee material orders to align with production and demand planning. Monitor stock levels daily and ensure adequate supply across distribution hubs. Coordinate with warehousing and distribution teams to streamline material flow. Quality Control & Compliance: Work closely with the QC team to ensure all imported ingredients meet regulatory and quality standards. Address any discrepancies or quality issues with suppliers and internal teams. ERP & MRP & Data Management: Maintain and update process production records in ERP (NetSuite) systems, ensuring accurate inventory, order tracking, and documentation. Generate reports on shipment status, costs, and supplier performance. Updating MRP (Material Requirements Planning) system for production of the products. Experience with excel files Stakeholder Communication: Act as the key point of contact between suppliers, shipping firms, customs officials, and internal teams. Provide regular updates on shipment schedules and any potential delays or issues.

About the company

Our client is a true success story within the food supplement ingredients sector. The company is a privately-owned business with a proud heritage of developing, manufacturing, and supplying a range of highly specialised high-quality food supplements to a true blue-chip international customer base. The company operates from well-resourced production facilities located in the internationally, with significant investment in new state of the art technology and product innovation with a skilled workforce aiming to provide their customers with the best service available on the market. The company is now entering a new and exciting phase of development.

Skills

excel
erp
mrp
logistics
freight
supply chain
import
compliance
quality control