Export Coordinator

ALS Recruiting Ltd; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

ALS Recruiting Ltd is seeking an experienced Ocean Export Coordinator to join a well-established logistics team in the UK. This role focuses on managing the full ocean export process, serving as the main contact for customers and ensuring smooth movement from booking to delivery.

You will liaise with customers, customs, and internal teams to ensure timely documentation, coordinate with suppliers and overseas agents, and maintain accurate records.

Responsibilities

• Managing export shipments from start to finish
• Acting as the first point of contact for customers, providing clear and timely updates
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with key clients
• Liaising with customers, customs, and internal teams to ensure all documentation is received on time
• Coordinating with suppliers, forwarders, and overseas agents for accurate shipment updates
• Ensuring customers are fully informed on shipment progress
• Preparing reports and maintaining accurate records
• Completing export documentation and invoicing within deadlines

Job description

I’m currently working with a well-established logistics business that’s looking to add an experienced Ocean Export Coordinator to their growing team. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys managing shipments end-to-end while building strong client relationships in a fast-paced freight forwarding environment.

The role:

You’ll be responsible for overseeing the full ocean export process, acting as the main point of contact for customers and ensuring shipments move smoothly from booking through to delivery.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing export shipments from start to finish


• Acting as the first point of contact for customers, providing clear and timely updates


• Building and maintaining strong relationships with key clients


• Liaising with customers, customs, and internal teams to ensure all documentation is received on time


• Coordinating with suppliers, forwarders, and overseas agents for accurate shipment updates


• Ensuring customers are fully informed on shipment progress


• Preparing reports and maintaining accurate records


• Completing export documentation and invoicing within deadlines