Export & Groupage Logistics Coordinator

ABP UK; Oswestry; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

ABP UK is seeking an experienced logistics coordinator to manage compliant control and coordination of groupage exports through a third-party provider in Oswestry. The role covers booking carriers, creating load plans, and ensuring on-time delivery with accurate documentation.

The ideal candidate will have FMCG transport experience, strong Excel skills for reporting, and practical knowledge of export/import declarations and customs processes. Two years in chilled distribution is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in FMCG transport and administration, ideally international transport and processes.
• Confident Excel user able to produce accurate reports and data sheets.
• Practical experience of export/import declarations, documentation and controls.
• Strong interpersonal, negotiation, influencing and relationship-building skills.
• At least two years experience within chilled-chain distribution.

Responsibilities

• Receive and consolidate site orders and commercial load manifests into a timely provisional load plans.
• Book approved carriers and monitor goods arrival, on-site control and despatch through to customer delivery.
• Receive physical goods and check against pre-advice, order details and supporting documentation.
• Raise and record non-conformances for period-end reporting and coordinate corrective action with stakeholders.
• Resolve barriers to onward transit, including data set validation and chasing missing paperwork.
• Issue the haulier with a complete document pack to support successful delivery and ensure loads go out on time.
• Coordinate Health Certificate ordering, booking and facilitation of nominated VET.
• Ensure accurate UK export and EU import documentation and successful customs crossings.
• Instruct loading team re pallet presentation and secure loading by third-party provider with seals.

Skills

Excel

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation

Relationship-building

Attention to detail

Tools

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Job description

ABP UK is seeking an experienced logistics coordinator to manage compliant control and coordination of groupage exports through a third-party provider in Oswestry. The role covers booking carriers, creating load plans, and ensuring on-time delivery with accurate documentation.

The ideal candidate will have FMCG transport experience, strong Excel skills for reporting, and practical knowledge of export/import declarations and customs processes. Two years in chilled distribution is preferred.