Logistics Coordinator
Job Description
We are seeking a Logistics Coordinator to oversee engineer stock takes across the UK and Europe, based at our headquarters in Steeton, West Yorkshire. You’ll reconcile data, investigate discrepancies, manage schedules, and support the logistics team as needed.
*** NO HYBRID WORKING OR WORKING FROM HOME ***
Type of contract: Full Time, Permanent
Salary: £12.60 P/H
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm
Holiday Entitlement: 28 days per year (including bank holidays)
Why join Acorn?
- Comprehensive induction and training
- Investors in People accredited employer
- Healthcare and pension schemes
- Free on-site parking & great transport links to Leeds, Bradford & Skipton
- Subsidised on-site canteen
- Cycle to work scheme
- Gym membership discounts
- Company events
- Monthly reward scheme – Acorn Achievers
- Refer-a-friend bonus – earn up to £100!
The Ideal Candidate
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Be able to confidently and calmly communicate at all levels
- Analytical and Problem Solving skills
- Team working
- Previous experience in a similar role would be advantageous
Must be able to display the Acorn Values
OUR VALUES
?Quality of the products we make and sell and the service we provide
?Unity Working together as one team
?Integrity Acting responsibly and honestly to deliver on our promises
?Caring About our customers, each other and the wider community
?Ambition Taking Pride in all we do and striving to improve
Key Responsibilities
- Plan and coordinate all UK and European engineer stock takes
- Reconcile completed stock takes by compiling data from in-house systems
- Investigate discrepancies using available reports
- Communicating schedules and any changes to engineers and relevant teams
- Record and monitor stock management by engineers
- Provide assistance to the logistics team in cases of absence
Benefits
- Excellent Transport Links to Leeds, Bradford and Skipton
- Free Parking
- Healthcare Provision
- Induction and Training Programme
- In-house Canteen
- Life Insurance Cover
- On-going Coaching and Development
- Pension Provision
About the Operations Department
Our Operations teams play an important role in keeping everything moving so that our customers receive outstanding service. With more than 1.5 million components in our logistics supply chain our Operations team are able to track the location of every component and know in real time what components our engineers have used. Whether a stairlift installation takes place in Manchester or Milan replacement parts are despatched, often on the same day, to ensure all our customers' needs can be met. Acorn's Global fleet consists of around 600 vehicles which are the workhorses of our organisation and it is vital they are maintained and serviced to a high standard. Opportunities within Operations include team leader, logistics co-ordinator, fleet administration and heavy goods vehicle driver.
Working with Acorn Stairlifts
Employing around 1,500 people worldwide Acorn is the world's largest independent manufacturer and supplier of straight stairlifts, with sales in over 80 countries and offices on 4 continents. Acorn achieved the Investors in People award and continues to invest in its most valuable resource: its people.
