Job Description
Position: Logistics Co-ordinator
Employment: Full Time
Location: Knockin Heath Industrial Estate, Oswestry. SY10 8ED
Report into: Crewing & Logistics Manager
PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
The Logistics Co-ordinator is a central support role within the Logistics team. Working closely with the Crew & Logistics Manager as well as the wider logistics and warehousing teams; the role supports the efficient running of a demanding and reactive logistics desk.
WHAT YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR
- Assist with planning, managing, coordinating, booking and evaluating logistics operations across a range of external projects liaising with internal stakeholders, suppliers, logistics providers, crew, transportation companies and customers
- Work within and help to create and implement best practice logistics and crewing principles, policies and processes across the business to improve operational and financial performance
- Manage in-house vehicles, ensuring maintenance, checks and logs are kept up to date
- Working with platforms such as Team Track and Current RMS to manage the aspects of the job
- Be on hand to answer questions that project and/or production managers might have around booking in crew and transport
- Booking of travel arrangements for staff across other departments
- Cover the Crewing and Logistics Manager during absences, including courier organisation and booking
- Administration tasks including but not limited to assisting the Crewing and Logistics Manager and Warehouse Manager
- Working with the Warehouse and Service & Prep teams to ensure all loading and unloading bays are assigned to deal with all incoming and outgoing orders
- Overseeing and assisting with loading and unloading of vehicles to ensure it is completed in a safe and efficient manner including strapping and securing loads
- Occasional work outside the stated roles may be required e.g. Assisting with warehouse operations
- Occasional work outside of normal hours may be required depending on business needs e.g. Fielding calls from couriers with delivery address queries
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
- Experience of operating within a fast paced, operations or logistics environment
- Highly organised with strong attention to detail
- A good understanding of UK geography
- Strong stakeholder and communication skills
- Able to contribute to managing multiple projects simultaneously
- Calm under pressure and adaptable to changing priorities
- Strong administration, numeracy, IT and coordination skills
- Comfortable working with schedules and deadlines
- Proactive and solutions focused mindset
- Understanding of the live event sector and production processes would be advantageous but is not essential as is previous experience of administering export and imports
WHAT WE OFFER
- Competitive salary based on experience.
- Annual Bonus Scheme based on Company and personal performance.
- Pension contributions.
- 28 days (including Bank Holidays) that will increase by 1 day per annum up to a maximum of 38 days.
- Enhanced Parental, Family and Special Leave.
- IT equipment/ancillaries as required.
- Skills, Training and Progression opportunities.
A BIT ABOUT CREATION
We are an industry leading full service Brand Experience group that produces and executes an exciting portfolio of projects with a range of flagship clients. Since 2012 we have been disrupters of the experiential marketing and live event industry, managing client projects from concept through to delivery.
Creation is founded around four key service offerings – Creative, Production, Live and Asset & Inventory Management which enable us to offer our clients a turn key solution to deliver stand out brand experiences. We focus on creative, solution-led, high quality outputs and through integrity, passion and a one team mentality we are trusted by our clients to create and deliver the impossible. We dedicate ourselves to fostering a collaborative environment where our employees are continuously striving for excellence, innovation and professional growth, ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to contribute, thrive and make a meaningful impact.
This approach has set us apart from agencies in our field, leading to record breaking growth and recognition as one of the fastest growing companies both in the UK and Europe (Financial Times – FT 1000, Sunday Times Top 100, FEBE) for the last three consecutive years. We are also Silver-accredited by Ecovadis which recognises companies for their sustainability practices and their commitment to Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) policies.
As we look to the future, we continue to expand, notably into global markets with the right leaders and teams at the forefront.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and we’re committed to diversity and inclusion. We don’t discriminate on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, citizenship, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, or any other legally protected status.
All applicants are asked to submit a CV and cover letter to: jobs@creation-group.com
