Senior Logistics Coordinator
An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Logistics Coordinator to join a growing business based in Stoke-on-Trent. Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will take responsibility for the day-to-day logistics operation, ensuring safe, compliant, cost-effective and customer-focused delivery performance while supporting continuous improvement and team development.
Key Responsibilities of this Senior Logistics Coordinator role:- Manage daily logistics and transport operations to ensure on-time, compliant deliveries
- Plan and coordinate transport, routing and carrier allocation
- Oversee warehouse activities including picking, packing and loading
- Manage carrier performance, KPIs and supplier relationships
- Resolve delivery issues and maintain logistics documentation
- Support customer order fulfilment and service levels
- Champion health & safety and fleet compliance
- Lead, coach and develop the logistics team
- Monitor performance metrics such as OTIF, costs and damages
- Support systems and process improvements, including import/export where applicable
Skills required for this Senior Logistics Coordinator role:- Proven experience in a logistics or transport leadership role
- Knowledge of HGV operations, delivery planning and carrier management
- Strong communication, organisation and problem-solving skills
- Customer-focused with excellent attention to detail
- Confident using Microsoft Office and stock control systems
Details of this Senior Logistics Coordinator role:- Hours of work: Monday to Friday 8:30am-5:00pm
- Salary: £32,000 per anum
- Performance-related bonus
- Training and development opportunities
- 26 days holiday plus bank holidays (including Christmas shutdown)
- Employee healthcare plan (opt-in)
- Life assurance (1 x salary)
- Annual pay review and reward schemes