Operations Coordinator

Crane Worldwide Logistics; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company is seeking an Operations Coordinator to manage international shipments, ensuring timely and compliant delivery. The role involves direct client interaction, document preparation, and coordination with various stakeholders. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment and possess strong organizational and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Strong working knowledge of import/export rules and documentation.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate international shipments from pick-up to delivery.
• Prepare documents for customs clearance.
• Communicate with customers regarding shipment status.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Knowledge of Regulations

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Crane Worldwide Logistics is a leader in supply chain solutions with over 130 locations across 30 countries providing individual services that address our client's logistics challenges.

All industries face unique shipping and logistics challenges, our goal is to provide our clients with customized supply chain solutions tailored to address their individual requirements.

The Operations Coordinator will be responsible quoting, routing, rating, monitoring and coordinating international shipments (air/ocean import/export) from pick-up through to delivery.

This role is 4on 4off shift patterns.

Essential Job Functions

• Deals directly with clients, customs and agents to ensure the quickest and best movement of cargo throughout the world.
• Prepares documents necessary to complete export, import and customs clearance process
• Track and trace cargo as necessary to insure proper movement and delivery.
• Proper and correct billing and cost information populated in TMF for accurate invoicing and job costing
• Communicate with customers regarding disposition of Freight (i.e. tracking & tracing, routing & dispatching, and rate quotations).
• Communicate & correspond with other Company branches and agents for customer satisfaction, and ensure excellent service execution.
• Seek the most profitable mode of shipment yet meet customer’s requirement for the movement of freight.
• KPI adherence – DNI / LNR / Cost accuracy / ROTP
• Ensure Compliance in line with company standers.
• Other Duties as assigned.

Physical Duties & Requirements

• Talking, hearing and using hands to operate a computer keyboard, mouse and other computer components
• Sitting for extended periods of time
• Walking within the warehouse and inspecting freight

Other Skills & Abilities

• Must possess strong working knowledge of all rules, regulations, governance and documentation preparations, as it pertains to both Imports and Exports.
• Must have strong verbal and written communication skills.
• The ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational skills are required, due to the high volume and demands of the position.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft word and excel.
• Other duties as assigned.

Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.