We are Kao, listed as one of the world’s most ethical companies for the last 20 years.
Our EMEA brand portfolio spans across three sectors; Consumer Care (John Frieda, Guhl, Bondi Sands, Bioré, Jergens, Curél), Professional Hair (Goldwell, Oribe, KMS Hair, Kerasilk), and Molton Brown.
Our corporate philosophy, The Kao Way, guides us in everything we do – acting with integrity, courageously driving innovation, and treating each other with trust and respect.
About our role:
As a Customer Logistics Coordinator, you will manage UK domestic and export customer orders from receipt through to final delivery, ensuring accurate billing and the consistent achievement of On-Time, In-Full (OTIF) service levels in line with Kao standards.
You will coordinate EDI processes and maintain the EDI database, ensuring accurate data management and the smooth flow of customer orders.
Working closely with Commercial, Finance, and Supply Chain teams, as well as external customers and third-party logistics providers, you will build strong relationships and act as a trusted point of contact. By providing proactive communication, resolving issues efficiently, and delivering operational expertise, you will help ensure an outstanding customer experience and seamless order fulfilment.
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.
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Skills Required
- Minimum 3 years' experience in order management with 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 in a relevant discipline and fluent English communication skills.
- Experience with SAP.
- Microsoft Office skills including intermediate Excel (advanced formulas, PivotTables, charts, conditional formatting) and good knowledge of Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Collaborative team player able to work effectively in a matrix organisation; self-motivated and proactive.
- Attention to detail, problem-solving and decision-making skills, results-driven mindset.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with a customer-focused attitude.
What We Do
Ever since the company's founding in 1887, Kao has strived to deliver value to the life of people everywhere in the world. Today, we are a leading manufacturer in the fields of hygiene, beauty and health, while our chemical business contributes to the development of diverse industries. With more than 33,000 employees, our mission is to enrich the lives of people globally and contribute to the sustainability of the world. In the regions of Americas, Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), we focus on our Beauty Care business with premium brands in three business sectors: Consumer, Salon and Cosmetics. Our Business Sector represents skin and hair care brands that are recognized worldwide for their innovation and quality, such as Jergens, Curél, Bioré, Guhl, and John Frieda. Our Salon Business Sector is committed to unleashing the creativity of stylists around the globe. With our industry leading brands Goldwell, KMS and Oribe, stylists have everything in their hands to create beautiful show-stopping hair representative of the individuality of their clients. Our London-based boutique brand, Molton Brown, offers luxury beauty products found only in our exclusive Molton Brown stores, high-end department stores and travel retail, as well as five-star hotels around the world. All three business sectors are driven by the same values and beliefs: Creating high-quality products and constantly striving for the best is what is at the heart of everything we do. This is why we understand that our people are one of our core assets, and we strive for a working environment that allows team members to flourish and grow. Join us, and you will have opportunity to help us make life beautiful
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