Logistics Coordinator

SF Recruitment are working with a leading distribution & industrial wholesale business, to recruit a logistics coordinator. A key role overseeing the overall administration for a busy supply chain team covering aspects such as purchase admin, import/export as well as KPI''s & reporting. Office based role but with generous flexible start finish times. Wednesbury based.

To provide accurate and timely support to the Purchasing team by processing orders, maintaining supplier data, and ensuring smooth day-to-day operations. The role plays a key part in keeping stock and supplier information up to date, supporting the Buyer, and helping ensure products and materials arrive on time. Experience in an import/export role would be highly advantageous.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process purchase orders (POs) in Business Central ERP system.
• Maintain supplier records including pricing, lead times, and contact details.
• Monitor order confirmations and chase suppliers for delivery updates.
• Support reporting and KPI tracking (using Excel and Business Central).
• Provide cover for routine purchasing activities during team absences.
• Assist with communications between suppliers, the UK Buyer, and China office.
• Ensure all purchasing administration is accurate and completed to deadlines.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Import/export experience highly desirable with understanding of incoterms, shipping codes etc
• IT proficiency - especially Business Central ERP, Excel, and Outlook (training provided if required).
• Team player, willing to support colleagues.
• Previous administration experience (purchasing or supply chain preferred).
• Strong Excel skills desirable.
• ERP experience (preferably Business Central) beneficial but not essential.