Container Control Coordinator

MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company SA; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Private Health Care for employees

Generous pension scheme

Life Assurance – 4x salary

23 days holiday + Christmas Eve / New 

Job summary

MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company SA is seeking a Container Control Coordinator to join the team at the Ipswich head office. This full-time, permanent role focuses on recording container movements, stock control, and communication with internal and external stakeholders.

You will ensure accurate records and timely reporting, supporting daily operations across depots and depots abroad. The role requires proactive problem-solving, strong numeracy and IT skills, and a collaborative approach to

Qualifications

• Proven ability to manage and forward plan within a fast paced, demanding environment.
• Ability to address and resolve day to day business issues with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Good numeracy, literacy, and IT skills, including Microsoft tools.

Responsibilities

• Control of all container stocks and stock levels at ports, depots and railheads.
• Accurate & timely preparation of daily/weekly reports to UK Management.
• Management of events ensuring prompt and accurate updates in systems.
• Communicate with inland depots on daily basis regarding container matters.

Skills

Planning

Attention to detail

Communication

Flexibility

Prioritisation

Team support

Enthusiastic mindset

Tools

Destin8

Link

Paris

Outlook

Excel

Job description

About Us

MSC is a privately owned global shipping company founded in 1970 by Gianluigi Aponte. As one of the world’s leading container shipping lines with headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, MSC operates in over 675 offices across more than 155 countries worldwide with over 200,000 MSC Group employees. With access to an integrated network of road, rail and sea transport resources which stretches across the globe, the company prides itself on delivering global service with local knowledge.

MSC is a world leader in global container shipping and a company offering global service with local knowledge. MSC also provides integrated network of road, rail and sea transport resources which stretches across the globe.

Job Description

Container Control Coordinator

Full time, permanent

We are looking to recruit a Container Control Coordinator to join the busy team in our head office in Ipswich. The Successful candidate will ensure all aspects of container movements and stock control are recorded promptly and accurately. To maintain regular contact between the Department and other internal and external suppliers, depots and customers. To prepare reports as required by MSC Geneva, Medlog Antwerp and internally within MSC UK. To deal with all aspects of empty equipment and maintaining of records. To provide cover for other members of the team in line with nominated tasks.

How you will help us and what you can expect

• Control of all container stocks and stock levels at all operational ports, depots and railheads
• Accurate & timely preparation of daily/weekly reports to MSC Geneva and UK Management
• Management of EDI events ensuring prompt and accurate updates
• Communicate with inland depots on daily basis regarding all container-related matters, including ageing and damaged equipment
• Daily routing of off-hire equipment within local systems in a timely manner in conjunction with MSC Transport
• Arrange and monitor empty shunts and stock transfers across all operational ports, depots and railheads in line with MSC Geneva and UK agency directives
• Manage and control all equipment to ensure export requirements are managed and achieved
• Issue and reconcile depot equipment release via internal / external systems
• Control of full depot expenditure covering lift, storage and repairs within budgeted amounts
• Assisting with the checking and processing of incoming/outgoing invoices
• Monthly accounts check ensuring all data is processed and submitted accurately
• Investigate and rebill all recoverable costs in line with management guidelines

Qualifications and Experience

Skills and experience you’ll bring to us

• Proven ability to manage and forward plan within a fast paced, demanding and constantly evolving environment
• Ability to address and resolve day to day business issues with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Good numeracy, literacy, and IT skills, including Microsoft skills (Outlook, Excel/ Destin8/Link/Paris)
• Always demonstrate a professional manner
• Ability to be flexible and meet strict deadlines
• Must remain focused on prioritisation of day-to-day emails and tasks
• Excellent communication and decision-making skills
• Continued positive attitude to new business challenges
• Support for colleagues
• Enthusiastic and willing nature

What we offer

• Competitive salary
• Private Health Care for everyone from day 1 (non contractual)
• Generous pension scheme
• Life Assurance – 4x salary
• 22 days + a day to take on Christmas Eve or New Year’s Eve
• Free parking (within walking distance from the office)
• On-site artisan restaurant
• Discounted gym membership
• Cycle to work scheme
• Flu vaccines and eye care vouchers
• Buy or sell holiday scheme
• Christmas club saving
• MSC Cruises friends and family discount
• Full induction day and training provided
• Learning and development opportunities
• Dress for the day policy/modern office environment

Right to work

All applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK and in this role at the time of application. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role and, therefore, candidates who require sponsorship to work in the UK cannot be considered.

Application Eligibility

This position is open to external candidates. MSC employeeswho are interested in this opportunity must refer to the Internal Global Job Board and may apply only if the same position is listed there. Please note that this role may or may not be available internally for application.

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