Logistics Coordinator
Location: Glasgow
Over 180 years of craftsmanship, artistry and design have culminated in Laings’ rich heritage and long-standing reputation for high service standards and unrivalled knowledge.
Across all generations we have continued to foster collaborative work environments for like-minded people who share their knowledge, expertise and skill.
Our principles of an inclusive culture are based on mutual respect, honesty and trust to foster an environment that makes our colleagues feel inspired every day. We continue to look for talented individuals who will share our passion for quality, vision for continued growth and success and are dedicated to developing their expertise.
Join us on our continuing journey of evolution, as Laings invests in its people and its future.
Our Opportunity
As our professional Logistics Coordinator reporting to the Office Manager, you will be responsible for providing a seamless service for all movement of stock and goods throughout Head Office and between our Showrooms across the UK. Based within a dedicated Logistics Area in Head Office, this is a key position that will contribute to ensuring the smooth running of day-to-day tasks within our office. Our opportunity is based in our Glasgow Head Office; operating hours are 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5.00pm.
Main Accountabilities:
- Accurately record inbound and outbound goods on a daily basis, taking care to meet agreed timescales and security processes, e.g. Insurance limits, in keeping with the transfer of high value items.
- Ensure all goods are packaged appropriately to ensure safe and secure delivery.
- Develop strong relationships with other departments and locations to ensure a smooth process and transfer of goods.
- Proactively track outgoing goods, where necessary, to ensure they are delivered on time.
- Manage supply requirements for the Logistics Area.
- Provide general administrative support to the Administration and Operations team as required.
- Pro-actively assist with additional administration tasks when requested by Management.
Skills requested:
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Ability to prioritise workloads and use own initiative.
- An awareness of product being handled while maintaining a high-level of confidentiality and discretion.
- Excellent organisational and effective communication skills.
- Sound knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
Our promise to you
As a trusted colleague and member of our Laings family, we strongly believe in internal development, mobility and offering various opportunities to enhance both your personal and professional development.
Proudly, we are an equal opportunities employer. We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of race, religion or belief, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, medical condition or disability, or any other protected status, as we know this enriches our workplace with differing experiences and perspectives.
We offer a competitive salary and rewards package, and our benefits are flexible, meaning that employees can choose benefits to match their individual needs though our bespoke benefits platform. We also offer you unrivalled industry training to discounts on some of the UK’s leading retailers.
About Us
Founded in 1840, Laings is one of the largest independent jewellery businesses in the UK. With six luxurious showrooms across Glasgow, Edinburgh, Southampton and Cardiff, Laings offers an expertly curated selection of fine jewellery and luxury watches from some of the world’s most prestigious brands. We also proudly present jewellery design and services by our artisan team of watchmakers, goldsmiths and jewellery designers in our state-of-the-art workshops.
Your journey with us
Once we have received your expression of interest, we aim to provide you with a timely, valuable and personable recruitment process, allowing you to gain exposure to key decision makers and influencing individuals within our organisation.
Apply now by submitting your CV via the link provided or contact Lisa, our Internal Recruiter on 0141 221 0121 for a confidential discussion on growing your career today.
To view our other available positions please visit our website: https://www.laingsuk.com/careers
We kindly request, no Agencies please.
