Job Description
Step into the engine room of an international supply chain where your organisation, supplier coordination and shipping know-how keeps product moving from Asia to the UK smoothly, compliantly, and on time.
Arden Personnel is recruiting for a Procurement & Logistics Coordinator Asia Supply Chain to join a growing, design-led business with an international customer base. You ll manage the end-to-end flow ordering from approved Asian suppliers, tracking production, coordinating freight, customs clearance, and final delivery
Location: Stratford-upon-Avon
Job Type: Full-time, permanent
Salary: Up to £36,000 per annum
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (worked between 07:30 and 17:00). Choose your preferred hours within this window, as long as they re consistent each week.
This role is office based, there is no hybrid working.
Why This Role Stands Out- Salary up to £36,000 per annum
- Hands-on international supply chain exposure (Asia sourcing + global shipping)
- Real ownership trusted to run your area end-to-end
- Varied role: procurement + logistics + problem-solving
- Supportive team with room to develop
- Free parking + pension scheme
- 22 days holiday per annum
Reporting to the Operations Manager, you ll act on instructions from the Operations Manager and CEO to ensure stock is ordered and delivered efficiently and cost-effectively. You ll oversee production timelines, coordinate freight (sea/air), manage shipping documents, and support customs clearance and onward haulage.
Key Responsibilities Procurement- Place purchase orders with approved suppliers in Asia based on given specifications and timelines
- Confirm order details, pricing, lead times, and Incoterms with suppliers
- Monitor production progress and proactively address delays, changes, or issues
- Arrange international freight (sea/air) and liaise with freight forwarders/shipping agents
- Ensure shipping documentation is accurate and compliant (commercial invoices, packing lists, bills of lading, etc.)
- Track shipments, maintain ETAs, and provide regular delivery updates
- Coordinate customs clearance and ensure adherence to import/export requirements
- Work with customs brokers to resolve clearance issues quickly and accurately
- Organise onward transport from port to final destination
- Troubleshoot and resolve delivery challenges to keep stock flowing
- Maintain clear communication with suppliers, logistics partners, and internal stakeholders
- Keep accurate records of orders, shipments, and costs
- Provide regular progress reporting and maintain trackers/ERP updates
Essential
- Experience in procurement, supply chain, logistics, or international shipping (Asia supply base preferred)
- Strong understanding of international freight and customs processes
- Advanced Excel skills (must-have)
- Confident communicator comfortable liaising with suppliers, forwarders, brokers and internal teams
- Proficiency in MS Office and familiarity with ERP/stock systems
- Knowledge of Incoterms and trade compliance
Key Attributes
- Detail-oriented, proactive, and solutions-focused
- Able to juggle multiple priorities under tight deadlines
- Strong relationship-building skills with external partners
A collaborative, forward-thinking culture where values aren t just words they re lived. The team focuses on clarity, empowerment and positivity, with a strong emphasis on consistency, expertise and continuous improvement.
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