THOMAS Professional are excited to be working in partnership with Laithwaines Wine, a leading name in the wine industry, to recruit an enthusiastic Warehouse Coordinator (Goods In) to join their team on a temporary basis until late January 2027.
Purpose of the Role
The Goods In Coordinator is responsible for the effective receipt, control, and processing of all inbound deliveries into Direct Wines warehouses. The role ensures that all stock is received accurately, documentation is compliant, and any discrepancies are identified, investigated, and resolved promptly.
Working Hours:
06:00 till 14:30 / 08:00 till 16:30 / 09:30 till 18:00 - Rotation.
Working Days:
5 days in a week
Pay Rate:
£13.35 per hour
Key Responsibilities :
Delivery Management
* Manage and coordinate inbound deliveries into Direct Wines warehouses.
* Ensure all deliveries are booked in accordance with company procedures and warehouse capacity.
* Liaise freight forwarders and internal stakeholders regarding delivery schedules.
* Prioritise urgent deliveries where required.
Goods Receipt Processing
* Process and record all stock receipts within the warehouse management and ERP systems.
* Verify received quantities against purchase orders, delivery notes, customs documentation, and supplier paperwork.
* Ensure all stock is receipted accurately and within agreed service levels.
* Support the timely release of stock for sales and customer fulfilment.
Discrepancy Management
* Investigate shortages, overages, damages, and quality concerns.
* Raise and manage discrepancy reports with suppliers and logistics providers.
* Escalate unresolved issues to management where necessary.
* Maintain clear audit trails for all stock adjustments and corrections.
Knowledge & Experience :
Essential
* Strong administrative and organisational skills.
* Excellent attention to detail.
* Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
* Good Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
* Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines.
Desirable
* Knowledge of bonded warehousing operations.
* Understanding of customs and excise procedures.
* Experience with warehouse management systems (WMS).
* Experience within FMCG, drinks, or wine industries.
* Knowledge of HMRC excise regulations.
Skills & Competencies
* Attention to detail.
* Problem solving.
* Planning and organisation.
* Customer focus.
* Communication and influencing skills.
* Accuracy under pressure.
* Teamwork and collaboration.
Please note: This is a temporary position running until late January 2027.
Apply today with an up-to-date copy of your CV, and a member of our team will be in touch
