Job Title: Logistics Coordinator

Location: Ashton

Contract: 4-month temporary assignment

Hours: Monday - Friday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

We are seeking an organised and detail-oriented Logistics Coordinator to join our Ashton team on a temporary 4-month basis. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a busy and supportive environment where accuracy and high standards are key.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain material plans to support production requirements.
• Monitor inventory levels and ensure materials are available when required.
• Raise, track, and expedite purchase orders where necessary.
• Identify potential material shortages and communicate risks to relevant stakeholders.
• Liaise with suppliers to confirm deliveries and resolve supply issues.
• Update and maintain planning parameters and supplier information within SAP.
• Support inventory management activities, including reducing excess and obsolete stock.
• Work closely with Production Planning, Category Management , Warehouse, and Operations teams to support daily requirements.
• Monitor supplier delivery performance and escalate concerns where required.
• Support new product introductions from a material planning perspective.
• Ensure accurate processing and maintenance of planning-related master data.
• Assist with inventory reconciliations, and material-related queries.
• Follow company quality, safety, and compliance requirements at all times.
• Support continuous improvement activities within the planning function.

About You:

• Previous experience in material planning, supply planning, production planning, or inventory control.
• Experience working within an ERP system, ideally SAP.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Good communication skills and ability to work with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Competent in Excel and data analysis.
• Ability to manage priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

This role would suit someone who thrives in a structured environment and enjoys keeping things running seamlessly.

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