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We are recruiting a UK Logistics Co-Ordinator who will be responsible for supporting the Logistic Management team with day-to-day activities to ensure smooth flow of logistics and storage routines with GDP compliance.
Day-to-day responsibilities
* Complete customs formalities for movement of goods
* Creating CMRs as required
* Liaise with UK 3PL partner — bookings, fulfilment, inventory controls and customer complaints
* Monitor storage capacity and highlight potential risks or increased costs
* Liaise with transporters, freight forwarders, customers, and government entities on logistics activity
* Ensure correct documentation is in place before movement of goods (CMRs and licences)
* Support administration of vehicles and drivers in line with transport operator's licence
* Organise transport for collection of CMO products from suppliers within the EU and UK
* Manage inbound and outbound customs formalities
* Track transport logistics
* Maintain documents related to managed shipments
* Support supply chain leadership team in delivering financial and operations goals around transport costs
Skills / Experience
* Literate and numerate to GCSE educational standard
* Experience in warehouse industry, preferably pharmaceutical or similar highly regulated environment
* Experience in maintaining and managing effective stock control systems and processes
* Experience and understanding of GDP
* Understanding of import/export formalities
* Good IT skills — systems and Excel
About you
We are looking for someone with strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously. The ideal candidate should have experience in logistics or supply chain management, excellent communication skills for coordinating with suppliers and clients, and proficiency in using logistics software to ensure smooth and efficient operations. Familiarity with UK transport regulations and a problem‑solving mindset are also essential.
What we offer you
* 25 days annual leave, rising to 30 with length of service plus bank holidays (prorated)
* Holiday Buy/Sell — opportunity to buy or sell up to an additional 5 days of holiday
* 3% Bonus — discretionary bonus scheme (based on policy eligibility)
* Bravo Benefits Platform — discounts, financial support, My MindPal, wellbeing app, menopause support and more
* Salary sacrifice scheme for electric vehicles with Tusker (subject to eligibility)
Working hours
Monday – Friday, 8:30 am – 5:00 pm, 37.5 hrs per week. Onsite role at Brentwood site. Fixed‑term contract (12 months).
Right to work
We are currently unable to assist with sponsorship for right to work.
Company overview
Ethypharm is a leading mid‑sized international pharmaceutical company with strong European roots, manufacturing and providing essential medicines focused on hospital care, central nervous system (severe pain and addiction) and internal medicine. We have 1,700 employees, including 1,400 in industrial operations, and six production sites in France, the UK, Spain, and China specialised in injectables and complex oral solid forms. Our Romford facility is located 20 miles from London centre and spans over 6,700 square metres of a high‑quality, modern pharmaceutical facility where we mix, fill, sterilise, inspect, pack, and label a wide range of medicines. We value diversity in the workplace and provide equal opportunities for all. We are open to discussing flexible working arrangements where appropriate.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
* Manufacturing and Supply Chain
* Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
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