Logistics Coordinator
About Us
At Olsam, we are on a mission to grow brands and develop products that customers love, trust, and value. We specialize in acquiring and scaling category-leading brands, unlocking their full potential by expanding them across international marketplaces and channels, streamlining operations, and driving product innovation.
With a fantastic team across three continents and 15 nationalities, we bring together over 50 years of e-commerce expertise. We’re not just building brands, we’re shaping the future of global consumer goods. We are looking for ambitious, driven individuals to be part of it. Ready to make an impact? Let’s talk.
Your Role at a Glance
As a Logistics Coordinator in our team, you will play a crucial role in ensuring seamless supply chain operations that support the growth and efficiency of our business. Your main focus will be managing international freight, Amazon FBA logistics, vendor replenishment, freight coordination, and warehouse operations, ensuring timely and cost-effective inventory flow by working in close collaboration with vendors, freight partners, and internal teams.
This role is ideal for someone with both wholesale/retailer experience as well as a deep understanding of Amazon’s logistics ecosystem and strong organizational and problem-solving skills, who is excited to work in a fast-paced, growing start-up with a talented team. Your work will directly impact our e-commerce fulfilment strategy and operational performance and contribute to shaping our ongoing success.
Location & Flexibility
Full-time, permanent role
40 hours per week, 9 am to 6 pm with a one-hour lunch
This position is hybrid, with the expectation to go to the London office at least 1 day per week
Key responsibilities
Coordinate international freight shipments, negotiate carrier rates, and track deliveries to ensure cost-effective, on-time arrivals.
Track shipments and update internal stakeholders on ETA changes, delays, or exceptions, while communicating with freight forwarders to gather updates and resolve basic issues.
Oversee warehouse operations (receiving, storing, and shipping) to improve efficiency and inventory accuracy.
Collaborate with purchasing, sales, and customer service to align logistics with business needs.
Manage Amazon FBA and Vendor inventory replenishment, -including order placement and ensuring timely deliveries,-while using Amazon Seller and Vendor Central to monitor inventory, resolve discrepancies, and handle logistics issues.
Analyze logistics data to track KPIs, drive improvements, and reduce costs.
Stay informed on international freight regulations, trade compliance requirements, and industry developments to support continuous improvement and operational efficiency.
Ensure communication is transparent and proactive, so all stakeholders across teams are updated. Especially where commercial results are relying on it.
About you
1+ years of logistics experience, with focus on international freight (ocean and air), and warehouse operations.
Knowledge of Incoterms, basic freight cost structures, international shipping documentation (B/L, AWB, commercial invoices, packing lists), and fundamental customs clearance processes including HS codes, duties, and compliance requirements
Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
Strong ability to multitask and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Advanced Excel skills; experience with reporting and data analysis tools.
Familiarity with WMS and inventory control preferred.
Supply chain/logistics certification is a plus.
Perks & Benefits
Competitive Salary up to £35, 000 per year
30 days holiday + 8 UK bank holidays
Pension contribution Scheme - 5% from you, 3% from us.
Private Medical Insurance - Includes travel, vision & dental (through Vitality)
Work from Abroad - One month per year, anywhere in the world*
Bonus Scheme - Discretionary bonus, based on individual and company performance
Mental Health Support - Free, confidential therapy via Spill
Opportunity for International Travel - Our team members have been to New York, Vegas, Amsterdam… and Birmingham!
Flexi-Fridays - Finish early one Friday per month
Olstar Events - Quarterly meetups, celebrations & socials
Vibrant Office - Runway East, Bloomsbury
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