Kenect Recruitment Ltd.

Overview Purchasing and Logistics Coordinator - Tipton Days, Monday to Friday. £30,000 - £35,000 (dependant on experience). Permanent Opportunity. Due to continued growth and expansion, our prestigious client is currently looking a Purchasing and Logistics Coordinator to join their growing team on a permanent basis. This is both a fantastic and rare opportunity for someone to join a growing business during a period of continued growth. Role Overview: Our client is currently seeking a Purchasing and Logistics Coordinator to join their small, growing team on a permanent basis. This successful candidate will be a strong communicator who can build long lasting relationships with customers and suppliers whilst being able to coordinate the company's logistics operation. Book domestic and international shipments. Prepare customs documents and track freight movements. Liaise with warehouse staff for picking, packing, and dispatch. Ensure on-time delivery for B2B and e-commerce orders. Maintain accurate stock levels and update ERP (e.g., Unleashed). Conduct stock reconciliations with warehouse teams. Manage batch, expiry, and traceability data. Monitor reorder points and drive purchasing decisions. Raise and manage purchase orders. Track supplier lead times and confirm product specifications. Source and vet new suppliers (materials, packaging, manufacturers). Negotiate pricing, minimum order quantities (MOQs), and payment terms. Understand the components of COGS (raw materials, packaging, freight, duties). Ensure purchasing aligns with budget and cashflow availability. Track landed costs and highlight margin risks. Analyse sales trends and coordinate stock forecasting. Identify future shortfalls or excess stock and adjust purchasing accordingly. Plan to purchase around lead times, cashflow, and product launch cycles. Requirements Previous experience working within a Purchasing/Procurement or Logistics background is essential. Minimum of 2-3 years' experience working within an FMCG background. Must be a strong communicator who can build strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders. Must be highly organised and able to plan and prioritise own workload. Must have a proactive and solutions driven mindset. Confident using ERP systems, spreadsheets and operational workflow systems. This role is being advertised by Kenect Recruitment who are acting as an employment business regarding this vacancy.