VANRATH are delighted to be supporting a leading advanced engineering organisation based in Belfast in the appointment of a Logistics & Supply Chain Coordinator. This is a key operational position within a fast-paced manufacturing environment, responsible for overseeing the movement of materials and finished goods across a global supply chain network.
The successful candidate will play a central role in ensuring efficient, compliant, and cost-effective logistics operations supporting both customers and suppliers internationally. This position sits within a wider Operations function that includes manufacturing, procurement, quality, engineering, and facilities, all working together to deliver high-value engineered products on time and to specification.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate international inbound and outbound logistics activities across multiple regions
- Manage shipment planning, ensuring timely movement of goods in line with production and delivery schedules
- Liaise with freight providers to secure efficient and cost-effective transport solutions
- Ensure full compliance with customs regulations, import/export controls, and international trade requirements
- Prepare, verify and maintain accurate shipping documentation aligned with destination country standards
- Support freight purchase order creation and oversee related invoice reconciliation processes
- Monitor delivery performance against agreed KPIs and service levels
- Work closely with production and planning teams to align logistics with manufacturing schedules
- Maintain oversight of customs documentation and internal import/export records
- Support periodic audits relating to trade compliance and customs declarations
- Resolve cross-border logistics issues, including customs clearance challenges and transport delays
- Continuously review logistics processes to identify cost and efficiency improvements
Person Specification
Experience & Background
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in logistics, supply chain, or freight coordination roles
- Strong background in international logistics operations within a manufacturing or engineering setting
- Proven experience managing import/export activity and global freight movements end-to-end
- Exposure to fast-paced, change-driven environments such as scale-up or transformation programmes
- Experience working with MRP/ERP systems for stock and movement tracking
Skills & Competencies
- Strong understanding of international trade compliance, customs procedures, and shipping documentation
- Confident handling air, sea, and road freight logistics across multiple jurisdictions
- Ability to interpret and manage supply chain data within ERP/MRP systems
- Highly organised with strong planning and prioritisation skills
- Analytical approach with strong problem-solving capability
- Experience managing supplier relationships and freight cost negotiations
- Competent user of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel for reporting and tracking
- Strong communication skills with the ability to coordinate across multiple stakeholders
Desirable Experience
- Supervisory or team leadership experience within logistics or supply chain
- Experience working within highly regulated manufacturing or engineering environments
- Proven track record of delivering continuous improvement initiatives
- Experience driving cost reduction and service improvement within logistics operations
Additional Information
- Strong adherence to health & safety standards required at all times
- High level of integrity expected when handling sensitive or confidential information
- Role may require flexibility to respond to urgent logistics or production demands
Skills:Logistics Supply Chain Global Freight Manufacturing Engineering
Benefits:Excellent Benefits
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