BRIEF DESCRIPTION
The Inbound Logistics Co-ordinator is responsible for managing the high-volume inbound flow of raw materials, components, and finished goods into a multi-site manufacturing operation. The role ensures cost-effective, compliant, and on-time delivery of inbound freight while maintaining robust customs, audit, and regulatory standards.
Working hours: Monday - Thursday 8.30am to 5pm, Friday 8.30am to 2pm (37.5 hours per week)
Location: Lisburn, BT28 2FL
*This role is office based at Decora Head Office in Lisburn.
ABOUT US
Established in 1979, Decora is a family owned Company creating innovative window covering solutions for the window blind trade. Decora manufacture and distribute a wide range of blind types and components and provide wholesale and made to measure solutions.
Decora has grown exponentially into a well-recognised and trusted Company winning numerous awards over the years including the Business Growth Award at the Lisburn Business Awards and being recognised within the Top 1000 to inspire Britain as one of UK's most dynamic companies.
Decora take pride in designing, creating, engineering, manufacturing and distributing their own products and services. Nurturing consumer demands to deliver products which embrace their needs and add a personal Decora touch to create blind collections that are unique and individual. Their multiple brands deliver an array of products, each exuding a passion to provide quality collections with desirable aesthetics.
The Decora team is made up of around 820 employees who operate across premises in Lisburn (NI), Huddersfield (England) and Birmingham (England). Decora strategy is central to meeting the demands of their customers and they focus their efforts on building strong supplier and customer relationships.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Co-ordinate all inbound shipments across multiple manufacturing and warehouse sites.
- Allocate inbound shipments to the most appropriate transport mode based on cost, lead time, and material type.
- Manage high-volume containerised, groupage, and courier freight.
- Monitor shipment progress and proactively resolve delays or risks.
- Act as primary point of contact for freight forwarders, shipping lines, and customs agents.
- Prepare and manage TSS (Trader Support Service) declarations for inbound movements. Manage and ensure duty reimbursement for GB-NI inbounds.
- Maintain compliant customs documentation and support inspections or clearance queries.
- Support internal and external audits and maintain auditable logistics records.
- Work closely with purchasing, production, warehouse, and finance teams across multiple sites.
- Track inbound logistics KPIs and drive continuous improvement.
- Travel between sites as required.
- Any other reasonable duties which may be required by management from time to time.
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
- 3 years’ experience in an inbound logistics or supply chain role within a high-volume manufacturing environment.
- Experience managing multi-site inbound logistics operations.
- Hands-on experience with freight forwarders, shipping lines and hauliers.
- Practical experience managing TSS clearances and customs processes including duty reimbursement for GB-NI shipments.
- Experience supporting internal and external audits.
- Strong organisational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office packages, in particular Excel .
- Detail-focused with a strong compliance mindset.
- Proactive and able to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
- Comfortable managing multiple priorities simultaneously.
- Commercially aware with a focus on cost control and service performance.
DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS
- Experience gained in import background.
- Knowledge of HMRC import/export regulations.
- Previous experience working within a FMCG or manufacturing environment.
- Experience in Microsoft Navision.
- Experience of negotiating.
WHAT WE OFFER
- Enhanced annual leave with additional for long service
- Paid medical appointment allowance
- Health Shield benefit upon 6 months service
- Discount on company products- up to 50% upon 6 months service
- Leisure corporate discounts
- Employee referral scheme
- Life assurance upon one years service
- Employee assistance programme upon one years service
- Employee recognition schemes
- Long service awards
- On-site parking
TO APPLY
Please forward your CV and covering letter, which should demonstrate how the above criteria are met, through the 'Apply Now' button below.
Closing date: Friday, 5th June 2026.
*Applicants should be able to provide proof that they have a right to work in the UK.
Decora is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to supporting an inclusive workplace. Should applicants require adjustments during the application and/ or interview process please reach out to our Recruitment Team via phone or email.
Recruitment agencies please note: Where recruitment agency assistance is required our Recruitment Team will engage directly with suppliers. Unsolicited CVs / profiles will not be accepted for this role.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £30,000.00-£35,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Store discount
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Lisburn BT28 2FL: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Experience managing multi-site inbound logistics operations
Experience:
- Inbound logistics/ supply chain: 3 years (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
