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Your new role

The position is responsible for ensuring the smooth and efficient flow of materials, finished goods, and customer orders. Acting as the first point of contact for customers, the role involves keeping clients informed, entering orders accurately and promptly, and maintaining service levels. By coordinating logistics and customer communications, the role guarantees timely deliveries, precise documentation, and consistently high standards of customer service.

• Ensure efficient movement of materials, components, and finished goods.
• Act as the first point of contact for customers, providing timely updates on orders and deliveries, and resolving issues proactively.
• Plan and schedule inbound and outbound shipments with transport providers.
• Enter customer orders accurately and promptly into relevant systems.
• Maintain accurate shipping documentation, including delivery notes, customs forms, and invoices.
• Handle customer complaints, returns, and queries professionally to maintain satisfaction.
• Build strong customer relationships through clear communication and responsiveness.
• Prepare daily/weekly reports on logistics performance, order status, and customer service metrics.
• Track KPIs such as delivery accuracy, order processing times, and customer satisfaction.
• Liaise with production, warehouse, and sales teams to coordinate order fulfilment.
• Provide feedback to management on customer trends, logistics challenges, and improvement initiatives.
• Provide clear seasonal planned volumes ahead of production and align orders ahead of production.

What you'll need to succeed

• Full driver's license

• Minimum 12 months’ experience in logistics coordination or customer service within a manufacturing environment (preferred).

• Customer-focused mindset with a proactive approach.

• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written), with strong organisational and problem-solving abilities.

• Accurate data input and IT proficiency: SAP (desirable), Word, and Excel to a competent level.

• Ability to drive operational decision-making to achieve deadlines.

• Detail-oriented with the ability to multitask and prioritise in a fast-paced environment.

• Strong team player who thrives in cross-functional collaboration.

• Resilient under pressure and adaptable to changing priorities.

What you need to do now

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