Supply Chain Coordinator Logistics Administration

Summary

£33,000 - £41,800 per annum | 30 days’ holiday (pro rata) | 10% in-store discount | Pension scheme

Everyone who works at Lidl brings something unique to the table - but we also have a whole lot in common. We’re curious, collaborative, and ready to make a tangible impact on where we work.

Just like you.

Our growing Supply Chain department are looking for a confident and motivated Supply Chain Coordinator to join the busy and fast-paced Logistics Administration Team on 12 month FTC (Fixed Term Contract). You will bring a proactive and creative approach to solving problems by following our international procedures. This role offers you a high level of responsibility and the opportunity to be involved in and influence the coordination of the logistics process.

You will liaise with Lidl Head Quarters in Germany, various Head Office Departments as well as stakeholders in our Regional Supply Chain teams. This is an exciting opportunity to join an area paramount to ensuring the successful delivery of stock to our regional distribution centres and lastly to our stores.

**Please note as per Lidl internal structures your job title will be Officer**

We have moved to a hybrid working model with a recommended 2 days in the office per week for appropriate Head Office and Regional roles, empowering our teams to choose how and where they work best. We feel it is important that, where possible, we offer our colleagues as much flexibility as possible and trust our teams to determine the right environments that work most effectively for them.

What you'll do

• Liaising with internal Head Office colleagues, international logistics departments and regional Supply Chain teams
• Preparing, consolidating and checking national orders prior to sending them to our International team
• Dealing with delivery issues with regards to stock imported to the UK
• Updating and maintaining reports, logs and spreadsheets
• First point of contact between UK & Germany for international logistic related questions (ad-hoc requests)
• Troubleshooting and resolving logistics issues
• Providing support to our Account department and Buying related to invoice enquiries
• Pro-active actions to improve regional availability of products and write offs
• Attending weekly meetings with sub teams in the Supply Chain Head Office to discuss availability of products and report on outstanding International loads
• Building a good relationship with national hauliers whilst dealing with their ad-hoc queries

What you'll need

• Excellent English language both written and spoken is essential
• Proven administration experience with exemplary organisational skills and the ability to prioritise conflicting deadlines is essential
• Pro-active with a confident, ‘can do’ attitude
• Used to working to schedules and deadlines with the ability to accommodate last minute requests with ease and efficiency
• Highly focused with an eye for detail
• Intermediate level of MS Excel is essential
• Previous experience in a supply chain, logistics or stock controlling related role is desirable 
• Degree education is desirable
• German language would be advantageous but not essential

What you'll receive

• 30 days holiday (pro rata)
• 10% in-store discount
• Enhanced family leave
• Pension scheme
• Plus, more of the perks you deserve

Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised date. This is to ensure our teams can manage application levels while maintaining a positive candidate experience.

Once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications, so please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

If you’re ready to get stuck in, want to get more out of your career and make a real difference, find your place at Lidl and apply now.