Logistics Coordinator

Logistics Coordinator Location: Barnwood, Gloucester Salary: £40,000 per annum Job Type: Full-time, 12-month contract Working Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday Hybrid Working: 4 days in the office, 1 day working from home About the Role Teamwork Selection is recruiting a Logistics Coordinator for our client based in Barnwood, Gloucester. This is an exciting opportunity for an organised and commercially minded logistics professional to manage the end-to-end inbound supply chain for the UK and USA. You will coordinate international shipments, customs clearance and warehouse deliveries, ensuring products arrive on time, in full and within budget. Working closely with the Merchandising Team, suppliers, freight forwarders, customs brokers and warehouse teams, you will play a key role in maintaining stock availability, controlling costs and ensuring smooth supply chain operations. Key Responsibilities Coordinate international sea and air freight shipments, including obtaining quotes, booking transport and tracking deliveries. Manage container shipments and deliveries from ports to warehouses across the UK and USA. Oversee customs clearance, import documentation, commodity codes, tariffs, duty and import VAT. Monitor shipment schedules, chase suppliers and factories, and communicate updates on expected delivery dates. Coordinate warehouse bookings and resolve delivery discrepancies, shortages and damaged goods. Manage relationships with freight forwarders, carriers, customs brokers and suppliers. Monitor freight expenditure, review invoices and help maintain accurate landed cost calculations. Maintain shipment tracking systems and provide regular reports on delivery performance, lead times and freight costs. Ensure shipping documentation and customs declarations are accurate and compliant. Work closely with Merchandising, Finance, Warehouse, Quality Control and other teams to identify and resolve supply chain issues. About You The successful candidate will ideally have: Experience in logistics, international freight, importing or supply chain operations, preferably within a fast-paced retail environment. Knowledge of sea and air freight, customs clearance and international shipping documentation. An understanding of commodity and tariff codes, import duty, VAT and Incoterms. Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple shipments and deadlines. Excellent analytical skills and confidence working with data, reports and budgets. Good IT skills, particularly Microsoft Office and Excel. Experience with Brightpearl or other stock management systems would be advantageous. Excellent communication and relationship-building skills. A commercial mindset, strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving. The willingness to take ownership of the role and develop their knowledge and skills. What’s on Offer? Competitive salary up to £40,000 per annum, depending on experience. Hybrid working, with one day per week from home. Monday to Friday working pattern. The opportunity to work within an international supply chain supporting the UK and USA. A varied role with responsibility for logistics coordination, cost control and supply chain performance. #J-18808-Ljbffr Teamwork Selection Ltd.