Join Our Team as an Logistics & Procurement Controller based in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom
Salary: £38,121.33 to £38,121.33 Annum
Hours: Full Time, Permanent

Why Work With Us?

A career at Davenham Switchgear offers far more, including the combination of the stability and resources of being a brand of Legrand, with the close-knit, agile team we've built at Davenham. As well as exciting opportunities to work on cutting-edge switchgear which is powering data centres for some of the biggest tech companies in the world.

We're proud of the continued success of our Dublin operation over the last 40 years and we are excited to be expanding into the UK at our new state-of-the-art Nottingham site.

Benefits of joining our team

• Westfield Health & retail discounts after probation
• Death in service x 3 salary after probation
• 25 days holidays
• On site parking
• EAP
• Christmas shutdown
• On site

The Logistics & Procurement Controller role:

You will be responsible for coordinating and controlling logistics activities, including international shipment via container / ship freight, of the finished product to the customer. Working closely with Procurement & Materials Controller, the role focuses on ensuring materials and finished goods move through the business in a timely, compliant, and cost-effective manner. Working closely with procurement, production, and external logistics partners, you will help ensure that logistics operations align with production schedules and business requirements.

What you'll need to join us as an Logistics & Procurement Controller:

Logistics & Distribution

• Coordinate day-to-day logistics operations, including transportation, warehousing, and distribution activities.
• Work closely with forwarding agents, hauliers, and international shipments /logistics service providers to ensure timely and cost-effective deliveries to our customer.
• Ensure materials and finished goods are delivered to the correct locations in line with production and customer schedules.
• Monitor delivery performance and proactively resolve delays or logistics issues.
• Overseeing logistics operations, working closely with forwarding agents & haulier companies including transportation, warehousing, and distribution, to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of products.
• Monitoring and improving logistics processes to enhance delivery performance and reduce costs.

Procurement

• Collaborating closely with other departments to ensure material availability and customer demand and proactively implement solutions if issues arise.
• Ensuring materials are in alignment with production schedules, to optimise operational capacity and meet customer requirements.
• Preparing materials for timely delivery to the production line on a daily basis.
• Managing inventories to avoid material shortages and ensure alignment with production schedules.

Materials Flow & Production Support

• Ensure materials are available and delivered to the production line in line with agreed schedules.
• Support production planning by aligning logistics activities with operational requirements.
• Prepare and organise materials for daily movement to production areas.

Inventory & Stock Control

• Support effective inventory management to avoid shortages, excess stock, or obsolescence.
• Ensure logistics movements are accurately recorded within ERP and inventory systems.

Process Improvement & Compliance

• Monitor logistics processes and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, service levels, and cost control.
• Ensure all logistics activities comply with company policies, health & safety standards, and relevant regulatory requirements.
• Ensuring compliance with relevant regulatory requirements and company policies.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Liaise with internal departments to ensure logistics activities support operational and customer needs.
• Escalate and support resolution of logistics-related challenges impacting production or delivery performance.

What We Are Looking For

• Experience in a logistics (freight shipping), procurement, materials, or supply chain role within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong working knowledge of logistics operations, including transportation, warehousing, and international freight forwarding, distribution.
• Understanding of production schedules and material flow within a manufacturing setting.
• Good organisational and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Strong team player with the ability to work cross-functionally.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, ERP systems, and logistics/inventory software.

Desirable:

• Working towards or holding a qualification in international shipments, supply chain, or procurement related discipline.

If you're an experienced Logistics & Procurement Controller looking to work with a forward-thinking, people-focused business, we'd love to hear from you.

Note: We reserve the right to amend this job description in line with business needs. All changes will be communicated accordingly.

No agencies please.