Export Documentation & Shipping Coordinator

First Choice Staff; Sandwell; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare after probationary

Monthly performance bonus £75-£150

Job summary

First Choice Staff is recruiting an Export Documentation & Shipping Coordinator for a busy freight forwarding operation in Tipton. The role focuses on preparing and checking Bills of Lading, export documentation and VGM submissions within strict carrier deadlines.

You will liaise with customers, suppliers and carriers to coordinate multiple shipments and ensure documentation accuracy, with a monthly bonus and private healthcare after probation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and raise Bills of Lading for ocean exports.
• Submit shipping instructions via internal systems and carrier portals.
• Check Bills of Lading and export documents for accuracy and process amendments.
• Submit VGM information via CNS and Destin8.
• Manage Bill of Lading approvals and arrange original documents for customers.
• Complete export documentation including Certificates of Origin, ATR and EUR1.
• Liaise with customers, suppliers and carriers to meet documentation requirements.
• Manage multiple shipments and ensure all deadlines and carrier cut-offs are met.
• Maintain accurate records using Word, Excel and Teams.

Job description

Export Documentation & Shipping Coordinator

Monday to Friday: 08:30 – 17:00

Tipton, DY4

Export / Shipping / Bills of Lading /Freight Documentation

£26,500 - £35,000 (depending on experience) plus monthly performance bonus of £75 - £150

Private healthcare after probationary period.

We are recruiting for a Export Documentation & Shipping Coordinator to join a busy freight forwarding organisation based in Tipton.

Working within the documentation department, preparing and checking Bills of Lading, shipping instructions, VGM submissions and export documentation, while ensuring that all work is completed accurately and within strict carrier deadlines.

Experience with CNS and Destin8 is advantageous.

• Prepare and raise Bills of Lading for ocean exports.
• Submit shipping instructions via internal systems and carrier portals.
• Check Bills of Lading and export documents for accuracy and process amendments.
• Submit VGM information via CNS and Destin8.
• Manage Bill of Lading approvals and arrange original documents for customers.
• Complete export documentation including Certificates of Origin, ATR and EUR1.
• Liaise with customers, suppliers and carriers to meet documentation requirements.
• Manage multiple shipments and ensure all deadlines and carrier cut-offs are met.
• Maintain accurate records using Word, Excel and Teams