As the largest pureplay adhesives company in the world, H.B. Fuller’s (NYSE: FUL) innovative, functional coatings, adhesives and sealants enhance the quality, safety and performance of products people use every day. Founded in 1887, with 2024 revenue of $3.6 billion, our mission to Connect What Matters is brought to life by more than 7,500 global team members who collaborate with customers across more than 30 market segments in over 140 countries to develop highly specified solutions that enable customers to bring world-changing innovations to their end markets. Learn more at www.hbfuller.com.
Position Title: Logistics Coordinator
Location: Tamworth, UK Onsite
Hours: 07:00 - 16:00, or 08:00 - 17:00
Position Overview
We are seeking an organized and proactive Logistics Coordinator to support logistics operations within a manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for coordinating inbound and outbound shipments, ensuring compliance with dangerous goods regulations, and supporting day-to-day logistics activities to meet operational and customer requirements.
The successful candidate will work closely with warehouse teams, freight providers, and internal departments to maintain safe, efficient, and compliant logistics processes
Primary Responsibilities
Coordinate daily logistics activities for inbound raw materials and outbound finished goods.
Support shipping operations across air, sea, and road freight channels.
Monitor shipment schedules and escalate delays or issues where required.
Prepare and check dangerous goods documentation, labelling, packaging, and shipping paperwork.
Ensure hazardous materials are handled and stored according to company and regulatory requirements. Work closely with production, warehouse, procurement, and customer service teams to support operational requirements.
Assist in resolving transportation and delivery issues in a timely manner.
Support continuous improvement initiatives to improve logistics efficiency and reduce costs.
Follow established logistics procedures and contribute to process improvements.
Liaise with freight forwarders, carriers, and third-party logistics providers regarding shipment bookings and tracking.
Update ERP and logistics systems accurately to maintain shipment and inventory records.
Ensure shipping documentation is completed accurately and on time.
Minimum Requirements
Good understanding of shipping documentation, customs processes, and transport regulations.
Experience using ERP systems and logistics platforms (SAP, Oracle, TMS/WMS preferred).
Strong organisational and communication skills.
Ability to work effectively within a team environment.
Good attention to detail and commitment to safety and compliance.
Experience working with freight forwarders and international shipments.
Preferred Requirements
Minimum 2–3 years of logistics experience within a manufacturing or warehouse environment.
Knowledge of ADR or other hazardous goods transport regulations.
Experience handling IMDG and IATA-regulated goods
Valid IMDG and/or IATA DGR certification desirable.
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H.B. Fuller is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and proud to have created a collaborative culture where employees around the world are seen, heard, and respected. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, or marital status or status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected classification.
H.B. Fuller does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing firms. To conduct business with H.B. Fuller, a written service agreement must be executed by Human Resources prior to submitting any information relating to a potential candidate. Without a signed service agreement, H.B. Fuller shall not be obligated for payment of any fee or compensation.
Skills Required
- Good understanding of shipping documentation, customs processes, and transport regulations.
- Experience using ERP systems and logistics platforms.
- Experience with SAP, Oracle, TMS, or WMS (preferred platforms).
- Strong organisational and communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively within a team environment.
- Good attention to detail and commitment to safety and compliance.
- Experience working with freight forwarders and international shipments.
- Minimum 2-3 years logistics experience within a manufacturing or warehouse environment.
- Knowledge of ADR or other hazardous goods transport regulations.
- Experience handling IMDG and IATA-regulated goods.
- Valid IMDG and/or IATA DGR certification.
H.B. Fuller Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered market-competitive and often characterized as fair for the role rather than top-tier. Positioning appears middle-of-the-market, which feels reasonable for many roles.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as comprehensive, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, wellness initiatives, and EAP support. Some roles also receive company support that can significantly offset employee-premium costs.
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Retirement Support — The retirement program combines a 401(k) with employer matching and additional non-elective company contributions. This design provides support beyond a standard match to bolster long-term savings.
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What We Do
H.B. Fuller is a leading global adhesives provider focusing on perfecting adhesives, sealants and other specialty chemical products to improve products and lives. Your day probably begins and ends with us. Just about everywhere you look – including the windows through which you see and the magazines you read – you’ll find industrial adhesives and sealants produced by H.B. Fuller. Most likely, we made the glue holding together your cereal box, the seals that keep your refrigerator airtight, and the specialty adhesive in your baby’s disposable diaper. While our products are virtually invisible, they play a vital role in ensuring the quality and convenience of modern life. We take pride in working with our customers to add value. At H.B. Fuller, we are committed to connecting what matters, bringing together people, products and processes that answer and solve some of the world's biggest adhesion challenges. Through our reliable, responsive technical service, we create lasting, rewarding connections with customers in the packaging, hygiene, electronic and assembly materials, automotive, paper converting, woodworking, construction, general assembly and consumer goods industries. And, we are committed to building an environment where employees are engaged, challenged and given an opportunity to drive superior results. We firmly believe that our employees drive the success of the company. With long-term, profitable growth as the ultimate goal, we strive to cultivate an environment that offers stimulating and financially rewarding opportunities
