Logistics Coordinator
Location: Lichfield Road Industrial Estate, Tamworth
Pay: £13-£15 per hour (depending on experience)
Hours: Monday - Friday | 08:00 - 16:00
The Best Connection Tamworth are recruiting a Logistics Coordinator to join our client, a specialist in stainless steel pipes and tubes. This role focuses on coordinating international and domestic shipments while ensuring compliance with customs and trade regulations.
Key Responsibilities
* Coordinate inbound and outbound shipments with freight forwarders, carriers, and warehouses
* Prepare and manage export/import documentation, including commercial invoices, packing lists, and customs declarations
* Ensure shipments comply with international trade regulations, tariffs, and country-specific requirements
* Liaise with internal teams (sales, procurement, warehouse) to align shipment schedules and delivery requirements
* Track shipments and proactively resolve logistics or customs issues to prevent delays
* Maintain accurate records of shipments, documentation, and logistics costs
* Support continuous improvement of logistics and documentation processes
Key Skills & Experience
* Experience in logistics, supply chain coordination, or international shipping
* Strong understanding of import/export documentation and customs procedures
* Ability to independently prepare and manage customs documentation
* Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
* Good communication skills when liaising with freight forwarders, customs brokers, and internal teams
* Experience with metals, industrial materials, or international trade logistics is advantageous
Benefits of Working with The Best Connection
* Weekly pay - every Friday
* Online payslips
* Pension contribution
* Ongoing temporary assignment
* 28 days paid annual leave pro-rata for PAYE (inclusive of statutory holidays)
The Best Connection is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.