Customer Logistics Coordinator, UK & Export

What you will do: Manage customer orders from receipt through to delivery and billing, working closely with 3PL partners and customers to achieve OTIF service levels in line with Kao standards. Build relationships with Commercial teams, Finance, and customer logistics contacts to improve supply chain efficiency, service levels, and cost performance. Manage order shortages, delivery failures, returns, and claims in collaboration with customers and 3PL partners. Monitor and report customer service levels, driving improvements with Commercial teams and logistics providers. Coordinate order prioritisation with Commercial teams and 3PL partners to support business targets, including month-end, year-end, promotions, and product launches. Proactively manage stock shortages and allocation processes with internal teams and customers. Ensure seamless EDI operations for orders, invoices, and shipping documents by maintaining customer and material databases. Coordinate new EDI customer set-ups and maintain SAP customer master data, pricing, and related conditions to support accurate and uninterrupted order processing. Support the Manager in reviewing and improving logistics processes, service performance, and costs, including during budget and forecasting activities. Provide support and coverage for European Customer Logistics colleagues during periods of absence. What you will need: Minimum 3 years’ experience in order management, with a focus on logistics and export shipping operations. Proven experience managing relationships with internal and external customers, ideally within FMCG, export, distribution, or major retail environments. Degree educated in a relevant discipline with fluent English communication skills. Experience with SAP is preferred. Microsoft Office skills, including intermediate Excel capability (advanced formulas, PivotTables, charts, and conditional formatting) and good knowledge of Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint. A collaborative team player with the ability to work effectively in a matrix organisation, demonstrating enthusiasm, self-motivation, and a proactive approach. Attention to detail, problem-solving and decision-making skills, with a results-driven mindset. Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with a positive customer-focused attitude. At Kao, we believe the diversity of our teams strengthens our global mission. Here we trust and respect each other, collaborating in a friendly and inclusive work environment to achieve great results. What you can expect from us: An entrepreneurial environment where passionate and innovative teams come together. Respect, teamwork and collaboration are at the heart of how we work. A workplace culture that prioritises employee wellbeing, with opportunities to get involved in initiatives such as Mental Health First Aiders, our Charity Committee, and DE&I communities A broad range of benefits, including flexible working, competitive salaries, health and wellbeing offers, pension schemes, insurance options, and more… Learning and development opportunities Your voice matters here, we value entrepreneurial thinking and innovation from our teams. To find out why 33,000 people across the Globe work at Kao please visit: https://candidate-brochure.kao.com/kao-emea/full-view.html https://www.kao.com/emea/en/careers/ Discover careers at Kao and how we live our purpose, Kirei – Making Life Beautiful. https://kao.voyse.io/ Our : https://www.kao.com/emea/en/privacy/ #LI-DT1