Logistics Co-Ordinator (JN -092025-12074) Ashton-Under-Lyne, England
| Salary: | GBP19.23 - GBP21.98 per hour |
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.