Job Description

Role Overview
In a Nutshell...
We have a great opportunity for a Logistics Coordinator to join our team within Vistry Works Warrington. As our Logistics Coordinator you will be responsible for planning, managing and evaluating logistics operations, liaising with internal stakeholders, suppliers, logistics providers, transportation companies and sites to ensure the right products are delivered to the right location on time, to the quality required and in the most cost-effective way. The role will also be responsible for maintaining and helping to grow the dispatch function within the logistics department and provide a robust, controlled and efficient service to all departments while creating and implementing best practices logistics principles, policies and processes across the organisation to improve operational and financial performance.
We value in-person collaboration and team culture, but we're also committed to supporting flexible working where possible. We encourage you to raise any specific requirements during the interview process so we can explore how this could be accommodated.
Let's cut to the chase, what's in it for you...

• Competitive basic salary and annual bonus
• Salary sacrifice car scheme available to all employees
• Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays increasing to up to 39 days with service
• 2 Volunteering days per annum
• Private medical insurance, with employee paid cover
• Competitive pension scheme through salary sacrifice
• Life assurance at 4 x your annual salary
• Share save and share incentive schemes
• Employee rewards portal with many more benefits...

In return, what we would like from you...

• Behave in line with our company values - Integrity, Caring and Quality

Previous, proven experience in a Dispatch / Logistics role
Experience with 3PL
Confident communication skills, verbal and written
Experience in Microsoft Excel / Word
Strong time management skills with the ability to prioritise workload
Ability to work under pressure
More about the Logistics & Planning Coordinator role...
Liaise with all Contract Managers and Planning to ensure all delivery schedules are in place
Ensure trailers are available in accordance with workload
Raise purchase orders for all transport required, FLT repairs, maintenance and waste skips on site
Communicate with the logistics team on load requirements and changes
In advance, communicate with Contracts Managers and aim to maximise loads and track the savings generated
Create and issue sundries and soleplates to be issued to the dispatch team
Checking that all picking and loading pictures are uploaded to viewpoint to the standard required and report any missing to Logistics Manager
Work alongside Materials Controller completing weekly cycle counts and stock takes
Work with the senior management team to seek to continually improve production processes and efficiencies
Process Works orders through MRP system ensure these align with real time manufacture
Support with BOM updates
Finally, let's tell you a bit more about us...
We build more than homes, we're making Vistry. Being a responsible developer and award-winning employer means we live each day through our ethos - doing the right thing. Our behaviours reflect this, as well as our values of integrity, caring and quality. Shaping all we do; they empower us to develop sustainable communities across affordable and private housing. We work in a partnership-led way, and you'll recognise our renowned brands Bovis Homes, Linden Homes and Countryside Homes. Together with Vistry Works, our manufacturing operation, and the functional support of Vistry Services, we're a proud UK Green Building Council member, UK top five housebuilder with a five-star House Builders Federation (HBF) customer satisfaction rating, and winner of many awards including Top Employer, Global Top Inspiring Workplaces, and Best for Talent Attraction and Outreach.
Join us in making Vistry.
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