Export Coordinator

ALS Recruiting Ltd; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

ALS Recruiting Ltd is seeking an experienced Ocean Export Coordinator for a well-established logistics business in the UK. You will oversee the full ocean export process, acting as the main point of contact for customers and ensuring shipments move smoothly from booking through to delivery.

You'll coordinate with customers, customs and internal teams, prepare documentation and reports, and ensure deadlines are met.

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating ocean export shipments end-to-end.
• Proven ability to communicate with customers and internal teams.
• Strong documentation management and deadline adherence.
• Experience liaising with customs, forwarders and suppliers.

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

Skills

Export coordination

Customer relations

Documentation handling

Customs liaison

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