Distribution Coordinator – Lincoln - £20,000-£24,000

Chase and Holland are working with a market leading manufacturing business based in Lincoln who are looking to recruit a Distribution Coordinator on a full time permanent basis.

This role requires a self-motivated and enthusiastic team player to coordinate the efficient distribution of raw material and products for UK production & distribution sites.

The objective of the role is to support the Head of Distribution in achieving maximum efficiency, ensuring that all UK sites have the right materials in the right place at the right time and that customers receive goods to their satisfaction.

Distribution Coordinator Responsibilities:

• Ensure paperwork is completed fully to support the distribution process
• Successfully manage the company’s 3rd party haulage partners, ensuring maximum efficiency
• Manage the relationship with 3rd party contractors, including occasional site visits
• Work with the team to ensure all customer delivery requests are met on time & in full
• Maintain detailed records of stock levels to maintain the supply of goods
• Ensuring continuous improvement of customer service performance
• Ensure systems and reports are kept up to date

Hours: Monday to Friday (07:30am – 5:00pm); some weekend working & extended hours during our busy periods will be expected

Required Skills & Experience:

• Previous experience in a distribution planning role
• Understanding of EU drivers’ hours & working time directive
• Knowledge of weighbridge processes & procedures
• UK geographical logistics knowledge
• Excellent communicator at all levels of business, with a professional telephone manner
• Ability to work under pressure during busy seasonal work periods
• Computer literate and able to use Microsoft software including Excel
• Experience of Microsoft Navision Dynamics (Desirable)
• Full Clean UK driving Licence, as there may be some inter-site travel

In Return You’ll Receive:

• 20 days annual leave (Raises with years of service) + bank holidays
• Pension scheme
• Contribution healthcare
• Bonus schemes
• Free lunch each working day

If you are interested in finding out about this exciting Distribution Coordinator opportunity, please click ‘apply now’.

Chase & Holland acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. We specialise in finance, supply chain, HR, IT and office support recruitment and comfortably service Yorkshire, Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Staffordshire and Lincolnshire