Logistics Coordinator and Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate purchasing activities and ensure the timely procurement of parts, components and production materials.
• Assist with production planning and materials requirements planning in line with manufacturing schedules.
• Liaise closely with the manufacturing plant to understand production needs, priorities and delivery deadlines.
• Monitor supplier availability, order confirmations and delivery schedules to ensure materials arrive on time.
• Follow up with suppliers on outstanding orders, delayed deliveries and potential supply chain constraints.
• Coordinate stock availability and warehouse requirements to support uninterrupted production.
• Identify potential material shortages and proactively communicate risks that could affect production.
• Work with internal stakeholders to align purchasing, logistics, inventory and production planning activities.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records, delivery schedules and planning documentation.
• Identify opportunities to improve stock control, material flow, lead times and operational efficiency.

Minimum Requirements

• BEng, BSc or BTech Degree in Industrial Engineering.
• 2-4 years’ relevant experience in warehousing, logistics, materials planning, purchasing or production planning within a manufacturing environment.
• A valid, unendorsed driver’s licence.
• Strong organisational, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to liaise with suppliers and manufacturing teams.
• Good planning skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in MS Office; exposure to ERP or MRP systems will be advantageous.

Advantageous

• A valid forklift licence.
• Experience in inventory control, procurement or supplier coordination.
• Exposure to manufacturing processes, production schedules and materials planning systems.

The Ideal Candidate

This role is ideally suited to an early-career Industrial Engineer who wants to build a strong foundation in logistics, procurement, supply chain management and manufacturing operations.