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Logistics Coordinator
Location: Telford
Salary: Up to £40,000 per annum
Job Type: Permanent | Full Time | Monday- Friday (Days)
A well-established manufacturing organisation is seeking a Logistics Coordinator / Transport Planner to manage inbound and outbound transport operations at its Telford site.
This is a hands-on role coordinating daily logistics via external hauliers, ensuring efficient delivery, cost control, and high service levels. With a strong focus on process improvement and modernisation, this position offers real scope to add value and drive change. You’ll have a high level of autonomy with no micromanagement, making it ideal for someone who enjoys ownership and continuous improvement within a supply chain / distribution environment.
Duties will include, but won’t be limited to:
* Plan and optimise UK delivery routes (daily and weekly)
* Coordinate inbound and outbound logistics operations
* Allocate work to third-party hauliers / transport providers
* Schedule and manage vehicle loading and despatch
* Align inbound materials with production and supply chain requirements
* Manage delays, issues, and real-time transport re-planning
* Act as key contact for hauliers, drivers, and logistics partners
* Maintain accurate transport plans, schedules, and data (Excel / systems)
* Liaise with internal teams (sales, production, operations)
* Drive process improvements and efficiency gains
Skills and Experience
* Experience as a Logistics Coordinator, Transport Planner, or Distribution Planner
* Strong knowledge of UK transport planning / route optimisation
* Experience managing external hauliers / 3PL providers
* Excellent organisation and problem-solving skills
* Confident, proactive, and able to work independently
* Strong IT skills (particularly Excel / logistics systems)
* Excellent communication skills with internal teams and external partners
* Full driving licence and own transport (site location)
The application process:
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About Us
Prince Personnel are an employment agency working on behalf of our client. Whether you’re seeking a new permanent position, temporary assignment or contract you’ll find us easy to deal with. Located in thriving Telford, we focus on jobs in Shropshire, Staffordshire and North Wales. Prince Personnel specialise in commercial, accounts and finance and technical recruitment. With the best jobs around we are an independent agency working hard for you.
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