We are recruiting for a Material Logistics Coordinator to join a global scientific products company in Ipswich. This role plays a key part in the smooth running of the business, with safety, quality, efficiency and customer service at the forefront. You will use your import/export knowledge to support the receiving, movement and shipping of materials and products, while coordinating delivery schedules and helping to execute logistics plans for both domestic and international projects.

Material Logistics Coordinator - Benefits

• Free car parking on site
• 25 days holiday per year plus bank holidays
• Healthcare cash plan
• A bonus scheme
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• Discount website access
• Peer to peer recognition platform

Material Logistics Coordinator - Key Responsibilities

• Receive materials into the facility and distribute them to the correct points of use
• Pick, pack and dispatch customer orders
• Maintain strong inventory accuracy with excellent attention to detail
• Work in a FIFO (First In, First Out) manner to ensure jobs are processed sequentially
• Manage courier deliveries, collections and tracking
• Interface with worldwide customs, freight forwarders and clearing agents
• Maintain accurate stock levels and carry out inventory counts
• Identify, investigate and process inventory discrepancies
• Load and unload deliveries manually and via forklift
• Ensure timely despatch of sales orders
• Update spreadsheets for import and export compliance
• Process non-conforming stock through reject procedures
• Highlight improvement opportunities and support process documentation
• Carry out mechanical assembly of accessories and small assemblies for product lines
• Inspect components using gauges and tools
• Record products assembled and/or tested
• Support production departments with inspection and small assembly tasks when required
• Provide ad hoc administrative support to production teams
• Hours are Monday to Thursday 7.30am to 4.30pm, Friday 7.30am to 1.00pm, with a 37.5 hours per week worked

Material Logistics Coordinator - Essential Requirements

• Strong team player with the ability to work independently
• Good communication skills
• IT literate (MS Office and internet use)
• Positive and proactive approach
• Ability to identify and implement improvement opportunities
• Quality awareness
• Knowledge of import/export procedures and customs requirements
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail

Material Logistics Coordinator - Ideal Experience

• Experience in a receiving and/or distribution environment
• Manual handling operations and EHS expectations
• Kinetic lifting methods
• Mechanical assembly experience within a light engineering environment
• HMRC customs compliance

This is a superb opportunity to join an incredible company!

Apply now, we look forward to hearing from you.